Suppose that the concentration of K+ inside the cell was 10, and the concentration of K+ outside of the cell was 100 mmol/l. Assuming 37C, the K+ equilibrium potential is ________.

a. -70 mV
b. +61 mV
c. -61 mV
d. -90 mV


Answer: b. +61 mV

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