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The passive current flow if a graded potential fades quickly due to resistance is the plasma membrane
The passive current flow if a graded potential fades quickly due to resistance is the plasma membrane
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- False
Resting membrane potential of a cell
Resting membrane potential of a cell
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what ion is readily permeable in plasma membrane and follows its concentration gradient until it reaches its equilibrium potential.
what ion is readily permeable in plasma membrane and follows its concentration gradient until it reaches its equilibrium potential.
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what ion is readily impermeable to plasma membranes; only a small fraction of this ion crosses the membrane and takes its charge with it to help establish the resting membrane potential
what ion is readily impermeable to plasma membranes; only a small fraction of this ion crosses the membrane and takes its charge with it to help establish the resting membrane potential
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These negatively charged compounds are impermeable against plasma membranes. Subsequently, none of these compounds are able to cross the membrane even though there is a tremendous gradient favoring their movement
These negatively charged compounds are impermeable against plasma membranes. Subsequently, none of these compounds are able to cross the membrane even though there is a tremendous gradient favoring their movement
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