Which of these is not a factor in determining the membrane potential for a cell?
A) The concentration of sodium ions inside and outside the cell
B) The concentration of potassium ions inside and outside the cell
C) The relative permeability (or conductance) of the membrane to sodium and potassium ions
D) The ratio of the actions of the sodium-potassium exchange
E) The type of cell being studied (e.g., glia, muscle, neuron)
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