Given the normal concentrations in the extracellular and intracellular fluids, which of the following ions is most likely to produce a membrane depolarization?
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The cell membrane is selectively permeable, allowing some ions to pass through more easily than others. The normal distribution of ions in extracellular and intracellular fluids creates a difference in electrical charge across the membrane, known as the resting Show more…
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