The Potassium Equilibrium Potential Is Reached When the Diffusion of K⁺

question 87

Multiple Choice

The potassium equilibrium potential is reached when the diffusion of K⁺ out of the cell due to the concentration gradient is balanced by the movement of K⁺ into the cell due to the negative electric potential.This potassium equilibrium potential

• A) is always equivalent to the membrane potential.
• B) requires the activity of voltage-gated ion channels.
• C) is due to electrochemical gradients.
• D) is equivalent to the resting potential.
• E) was discovered through patch clamping.

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