Which of the Following Correctly Describes the Distribution of K⁺

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly describes the distribution of K⁺ and Na⁺ ions?

• A) [K⁺] is low both inside and outside the cells, and [Na⁺] is high both inside and outside the cells.
• B) [K⁺] is high both inside and outside the cells, and [Na⁺] is low both inside and outside the cells.
• C) [K⁺] is high inside the cells and low outside the cells, but for [Na⁺] the reverse is true.
• D) [K⁺] is low inside the cells and high outside the cells, but for [Na⁺] the reverse is true.

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