The resting membrane potential of a cell is the consequence of which of the following concentrations of ions? A. High K* and Cl- outside the cell and high Na* and large anions inside the cell. B. High K+ and Na* outside the cell and high Cl- and large anions inside the cell. C. High Cl- and Nat outside the cell and high K* and large cations inside the cell. D. High Ca2+ and Nat outside the cell and high K* and large cations inside the cell.

The resting membrane potential of a cell is the consequence of which of the following concentrations of ions? A. High K* and Cl- outside the cell and high Na* and large anions inside the cell. B. High K+ and Na* outside the cell and high Cl- and large anions inside the cell. C. High Cl- and Nat outside the cell and high K* and large cations inside the cell. D. High Ca2+ and Nat outside the cell and high K* and large cations inside the cell.

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter3: The Plasma Membrane And Membrane Potential

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