Resting membrane potential (assume the following initial conditions; EK = -81 mV,  ENa = 58 mV, b = 0.02)   Question 9 options:   a. If the Na+, K+-ATPase pump was poisoned and ceased working, the membrane potential would gradually become less negative.   b. If the extracellular concentration of K+ increased, the membrane potential would depolarize.   c. If the intracellular concentration of Na+ doubled, the permeability of the membrane to Na+ would decrease.   d. Both a) and b) are correct and c) is incorrect   e. Statements a), b) and c) are all correct

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Resting membrane potential (assume the following initial conditions; EK = -81 mV,  ENa = 58 mV, b = 0.02)

 

Question 9 options:

 

a. If the Na+, K+-ATPase pump was poisoned and ceased working, the membrane potential would gradually become less negative.

 

b. If the extracellular concentration of K+ increased, the membrane potential would depolarize.

 

c. If the intracellular concentration of Na+ doubled, the permeability of the membrane to Na+ would decrease.

 

d. Both a) and b) are correct and c) is incorrect

 

e. Statements a), b) and c) are all correct

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