Which is TRUE about the resting membrane potential?
A)It requires very few ions to be distributed unevenly.
B)It has the same value in all cells.
C)It is oriented so that the cell's interior is positive with respect to the extracellular fluid.
D)Only nerve and muscle cells have a potential difference across the membrane at rest.
E)It is not altered by changing concentration gradients of permeating ions.

Question

Which is TRUE about the resting membrane potential?
A)It requires very few ions to be distributed unevenly.
B)It has the same value in all cells.
C)It is oriented so that the cell's interior is positive with respect to the extracellular fluid.
D)Only nerve and muscle cells have a potential difference across the membrane at rest.
E)It is not altered by changing concentration gradients of permeating ions.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The resting membrane potential is established with relatively few ions needing to be distributed unevenly across the cell membrane, creating a voltage difference. This is due to the cell membrane's selective permeability to certain ions and the action of ion pumps.

Which Is TRUE About the Resting Membrane Potential