Using the Goldman equation, what is the approximate resting potential due to Na+ and K+ if the relative permeability of K+ to Na+ is 30 to 1 and the concentrations of K+ are 10:100 (out:in) and the concentrations of Na+ are 140:10 (out:in)?

What will be an ideal response?


-50mV

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