Based on physiological concentrations of K+, Na+, and Cl- (see here), determine the resting membrane potential in a typical neuron. Assume that pK = 1, pNa = 0.05, and pCl = 0.5.

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Based on physiological concentrations of K⁺, Na⁺, and Cl⁻ (see here), determine the resting membrane potential in a typical neuron. Assume that p_K = 1, p_Na = 0.05, and p_Cl = 0.5.

	(A) −68 mV
	(B) +68 mV
	(C) 0 mV
	(D) −70 mV
	(E) −90 mV

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Posted: Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Last updated: Monday, August 11, 2014