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LaDunn

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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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Answer to Question 1

False

Answer to Question 2

True




LaDunn

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


hramirez205

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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