If the extracellular K* concentration increases to 20 mM, what would be the Nernst Potential of K* and what would happen to the resting membrane potential of the cell?

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If the extracellular K* concentration increases to 20 mM, what would be
the Nernst Potential of K* and what would happen to the resting
membrane potential of the cell?
Transcribed Image Text:If the extracellular K* concentration increases to 20 mM, what would be the Nernst Potential of K* and what would happen to the resting membrane potential of the cell?
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