Of all of the ions associated with generating the resting membrane potential, the permeability of the membrane to ________ is the most important.

A) sodium ions
B) potassium ions
C) chloride ions
D) all of the above
E) none of the above


B) potassium ions

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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