Question 5

(Multiple Choice)

The resting membrane potential of a cell is -85 mV.The intracellular and extracellular concentrations of several ions are indicated in the following table,as is the calculated Nernst equilibrium potential (Ei)for each of these ions: The resting membrane potential of a cell is -85 mV.The intracellular and extracellular concentrations of several ions are indicated in the following table,as is the calculated Nernst equilibrium potential (Ei)for each of these ions:   The membrane has channels for Na<sup>+</sup>,K<sup>+</sup>,Cl<sup>-</sup>,and Ca<sup>++</sup>.The conductance of the membrane is the greatest for which ion? A)Na<sup>+</sup> B)K<sup>+</sup> C)Cl<sup>-</sup> D)Ca<sup>++</sup> The membrane has channels for Na+,K+,Cl-,and Ca++.The conductance of the membrane is the greatest for which ion?


A)Na+
B)K+
C)Cl-
D)Ca++

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