In a Neuron at Rest, There Is a Difference in the Electrical

question 201

Multiple Choice

In a neuron at rest, there is a difference in the electrical charge across the cell membrane, with the inside of the cell being more negative than the outside.This is primarily due to

• A) leak currents produced by the permeability of the membrane to K⁺ ions.
• B) the difference in the concentrations of Na⁺ inside and outside of the cell.
• C) the difference in the concentrations of Cl^- inside and outside of the cell.
• D) leak currents produced by the diffusion of Ca²⁺ ions.
• E) the difference in concentrations of Ca²⁺ inside and outside of the cell.

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