Question 8

(Multiple Choice)

The EK for a cell is -90 mV and ENa is +55 mV. At a resting membrane potential of -70 mV and assuming conductances ONLY to Na+ and K+,


A) There is an outward K+ current
B) There is a net inward current
C) There is an net outward current
D) gNa > gK
E) None of the above

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