Several factors help maintain the electrical charge difference across a neuron’s membrane at rest. Which process is not normally involved in maintaining this resting state?
Select one:

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Several factors help maintain the electrical charge difference across a neuron’s membrane at rest. Which process is  not   normally involved in maintaining this resting state? Select one:

Answer

Opening of voltage‑gated calcium channels during resting conditions

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Greater permeability of the membrane to potassium than to sodium

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Continuous activity of ion pumps that exchange sodium and potassium

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Large negatively charged molecules trapped inside the cell

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