Cell membrane under resting conditions is impermeable to all the ions except_____________?

Correct answer: B. K+

  • A. Na+
  • B. K+
  • C. Cl-
  • D. PO4-2

Explanation

At rest, the neuronal membrane has many potassium leak channels and is therefore much more permeable to K+ than to Na+ or large intracellular anions. K+ tends to diffuse outward, helping establish the negative resting potential inside the cell. The likely alternative is Na+, because sodium is important during the action potential, but resting permeability to Na+ is relatively low.

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