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Resting membrane potential depends on: differential distribution of ions across the axon membrane. $\BULLET$ the opening of voltage-gated calcium channels. 1. $\quad$ active transport of ions across the membrane. (A)$\quad$ only (B)$\quad$ I and II only (C) $\quad$ I and III only (D) $\quad \|$ and III only

          Resting membrane potential depends on:
differential distribution of ions across the axon membrane.
$\BULLET$ the opening of voltage-gated calcium channels.
1. $\quad$ active transport of ions across the membrane.
(A)$\quad$ only
(B)$\quad$ I and II only
(C) $\quad$ I and III only
(D) $\quad \|$ and III only

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It is mainly determined by the distribution of ions across the membrane and the selective permeability of the membrane to those ions. I. Differential distribution of ions across the axon membrane: This is true. The resting membrane potential is primarily Show more…

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Resting membrane potential depends on: I. differential distribution of ions across the axon membrane. II. the opening of voltage-gated calcium channels. III. active transport of ions across the membrane. (A) I only (B) I and II only (C) I and III only (D) II and III only