Multiple Choice
In order to maintain the neuronal membrane potential at steady state, which must occur?
A) ATP must be produced and used by the cell.
B) The potassium conductance must be low.
C) The membrane must be impermeable to sodium.
D) The sodium current must be zero.
E) The chloride equilibrium potential must be less than that for potassium.
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