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    The Plasma Membrane of a Neuron Is More Permeable to K<sup>+</sup>
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The Plasma Membrane of a Neuron Is More Permeable to K+

Question 57

Question 57

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The plasma membrane of a neuron is more permeable to K+ because


A) of its positive electrical charge.
B) there are more leak ion channels for K+ than Na+.
C) protein molecules cannot exit through the plasma membrane.
D) Ca2+ block Na+ and Cl− channels.
E) there are more leak ion channels for Na+ than K+.

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