The membrane potential in a typical cell

1.is the sum of the individual potentials of all ions.
2.is positive on the inside relative to the outside of the cell.
3.is the result of a charge difference between the inner and outer surfaces of the membrane.
4.is entirely the result of the difference in potassium ion concentrations on the two sides of the membrane.
5.is entirely the result of the difference in cation concentrations on the two sides of the membrane.


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