The resting membrane potential is determined by which of the following?
Correct answer: A. Potassium ion gradient
- A. Potassium ion gradient
- B. Sodium ion gradient
- C. Bicarbonate ion gradient
- D. None of these
Explanation
Option A is correct since the typical resting membrane potential of a cell arises from the separation of potassium ions (intracellular, relatively immobile anions across the membrane of the cell. Option B is incorrect since the resting potential membrane is also determined by sodium ion concentration across the membrane, but potassium ion concentration is more important. Option C is incorrect since the intracellular bicarbonate regulates the action potential. Option D is incorrect since it states none of these, which is not the case.
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