The resting membrane potential of a cell is the consequence of which of the following concentrations of ions

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The resting membrane potential of a cell is the consequence of which of the

following concentrations of ions?

High K + and Cl − outside the cell and high Na + and large anions inside the cell.
High K + and Na + outside the cell and high Cl − and large anions inside the cell.
High Cl − and Na + outside the cell and high K + and large cations inside the cell.
High Ca 2+ and Na + outside the cell and high K + and large cations inside the cell.

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C: These ionic species are largely responsible for the membrane

potential (cations are negative ions). While there is a higher concentration of Ca

outside the cell than inside, there are fewer Ca than Cl ions.

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