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4) Discuss the relative permeability of the membrane to Na+ and K+ in a resting neuron.


5) Discuss how a change in Na+ or K+ conductance would affect the resting membrane potential.
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4) Discuss the relative permeability of the membrane to Na+ and K+ in a resting neuron.

Hi welcome to the forum.

1. The resting neuron is (4–5) times more permeable to potassium because of the increased number of leakage channels.
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12 years ago
2. A change in the potassium conductance would have a greater effect on the resting membrane potential than a change in sodium would.
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