The major determinant of the resting potential of all cells is

A) K+ concentration inside cells.
B) Ca2+ concentration in the blood and interstitial fluid.
C) Na+ concentration in the blood and interstitial fluid.
D) K+ gradient between the blood and interstitial fluid.
E) Na+ concentration inside cells.


D) K+ gradient between the blood and interstitial fluid.

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