Which of the following is not involved in creating the resting potential of a neuron? A)diffusion of potassium ions out of the cell B)diffusion of sodium ions into the cell C)Membrane permeability for sodium ions is greater than for potassium ions. D)Membrane permeability for potassium ions is greater than for sodium ions. E)The interior of the plasma membrane has an excess of negative charges.

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Membrane permeability for sodium ions is greater than for potassium ions would actually lead to depolarization, not the resting potential. The resting potential is created by the diffusion of potassium ions out of the cell, which leads to a more negative interior, and the excess of negative charges inside the plasma membrane. The diffusion of sodium ions into the cell would also depolarize the cell and is not involved in creating the resting potential.

Which of the Following Is not Involved in Creating the Resting