Chemical gradients influence the resting potential of a neuron. An example of this is: A) The high potassium concentration in the ECF causes it to leak out. B) The sodium potassium pump moves potassium to the ECF and sodium to the ICF. C) The high sodium concentration in the ECF causes it to leak in. D) There are more anions and negatively charged proteins inside the cell.
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This potential difference is maintained by the distribution of ions inside and outside the cell. One of the key ions involved in the resting potential is sodium (Na+). The concentration of sodium is higher outside the cell (in the extracellular fluid or ECF) Show more…
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