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A. The resting plasma membrane is more permeable to Na+ than K+.
B. The resting membrane potential never reaches an equilibrium point.
C. The resting membrane potential is proportional to the tendency for K+ to diffuse out of the cell.
D. Negatively charged Cl- ions are attracted by negative charges in the cell.
E. The purpose of the sodium-potassium exchange pump is to create an equilibrium of ion concentrations.


C

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