In a resting neuron, the plasma membrane is ________.

A. more permeable to potassium ions than to sodium ions
B. permeable to potassium ions but impermeable to sodium ions
C. equally permeable to both sodium and potassium ions
D. more permeable to sodium ions than to potassium ions


Answer: A

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