5. Discuss how a change in Na$^+$ or K$^+$ conductance would affect the resting membrane potential.
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- At rest, the cell membrane is more permeable to K^+ ions than Na^+ ions, due to the presence of leak channels that allow K^+ ions to move more freely across the membrane. Show more…
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