Resting membrane is established by equal levels of (i) ___________, and (ii) _______________.

a) (i) diffusion (efflux of K+), (ii) electric force (influx of K+)
b) (i) diffusion (influx of K+), (ii) electric force (efflux of K+)
c) (i) diffusion (efflux of Na+), (ii) electric force (influx of Na+)
c) (i) diffusion (influx of Na+), (ii) electric force (efflux of Na+)


Answer: a) (i) diffusion (efflux of K+), (ii) electric force (influx of K+)

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