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Set 3 1 Origin Of The Membrane Potential

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Question 1

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Increasing gNa with out affecting any of the other conductances , should

A) Bring Em closer to ENa
B) Depolarize ENa only
C) Hyperpolarize ENa
D) Depolarize Em because of changes in ENa
E) Increase IK

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Question 2

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The equilibrium potential

A) Is the potential at which total current of all ions across the membrane is zero
B) Depends on the permeability of the ion
C) Is the potential at which the electrical force for transport of the ion across the membrane is
zero
D) Occurs when the concentration of ions on both sides of the membrane is the same
E) Occurs when the current carried by the ion is zero

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Question 3

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At the resting membrane potential

A) Potassium is at its equilibrium potential
B) The total current across the membrane is zero
C) Sodium is at its equilibrium potential
D) There is an inward flow of K+ ions
E) Both A and C are correct

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