The plasma membrane of a neuron is more permeable to K+ because
A. of its positive electrical charge.
B. Ca2+ block Na+ and Cl? channels.
C. there are more leak ion channels for Na+ than K+.
D. there are more leak ion channels for K+ than Na+.
E. protein molecules cannot exit through the plasma membrane.
Answer: D
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