At the K⁺ equilibrium potential, the electrostatic pressure pulling K⁺ ions into the neuron is balanced by the concentration gradient pushing them out; at this point, the resting membrane potential is about _______.

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The K⁺ equilibrium potential is typically around -65 mV, which is close to the resting membrane potential of many neurons. This is the point where the electrostatic and concentration gradients for K⁺ are balanced.

At the K+ Equilibrium Potential, the Electrostatic Pressure Pulling K+

At the K⁺ Equilibrium Potential, the Electrostatic Pressure Pulling K⁺