Multiple Choice
At rest, the membrane potential is nearly the equilibrium potential for potassium. Why is potassium able to diffuse easily in and out of cells?
A) Because potassium has a greater concentration in the intracellular fluid (ICF)
B) Because sodium has a greater concentration in the extracellular fluid (ECF)
C) Because the resting plasma membrane is more permeable to potassium
D) Because there is an excess of anions inside the cell
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