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Question
the resting cell membrane is more permeable to which ion?
multiple choice
sodium
magnesium
potassium
calcium
Brief Explanations
At resting state, the cell membrane has more potassium leak channels than sodium leak channels. Potassium ions (\(K^+\)) can diffuse out of the cell more easily than other ions like sodium (\(Na^+\)), magnesium (\(Mg^{2+}\)), or calcium (\(Ca^{2+}\)) due to these channel properties. This contributes to the resting membrane potential.
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