The Resting Potential of a Typical Nerve Cell Membrane Is

question 79

Multiple Choice

The resting potential of a typical nerve cell membrane is determined primarily by a transmembrane equilibrium dominated by its permeability to:

• A) Na+
• B) K+
• C) Ca2+
• D) Both Na+ and K+
• E) all three ions

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