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Neuron membrane potentials questions 2

The resting potential for a particular neuron is measured to be -60 mV. Which of the following distributions of ions could not produce this measurement?

(Choice A)
More cations than anions on both sides of the cell membrane
(Choice B)
More anions than cations on both sides of the cell membrane
(Choice C)
More anions than cations on the outside of the membrane, more cations than anions on the inside of the membrane
(Choice D)
More cations than anions on the outside of the membrane, more anions than
cations on the inside of the membrane

MCAT

Course: MCAT > Unit 7

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