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LaDunn

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on: Jun 22, 2018
At the resting potential, the potassium channels are completely closed and the sodium channels are almost closed.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Increasing the electrical gradient for potassium will reduce the tendency for potassium ions to exit the neuron.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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HandsomeMarc

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

False

Answer to Question 2

True


LaDunn

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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:D TYSM

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