The equilibrium potential for a cation is +120 mV. Which of the following statements is TRUE when a cell is at the resting membrane potential ( -70 mV) ?
A) The chemical force is directed into the cell and the electrical force is directed out of the cell.
B) Both the chemical and electrical forces are directed out of the cell.
C) The chemical force is directed out of the cell and the electrical force is directed into the cell.
D) Both the chemical and electrical forces are directed into the cell.
E) There is insufficient information to answer this question.
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