Answer to Question #56068 in Human Anatomy and Physiology for rachel

Question

In a resting state, which of the following best describes what is happening in the membrane of a skeletal muscle (sarcolemma) or neuron?

a.
Both the Na+ voltage-gated channels and the K+ voltage-gated channels are open
b.
Both the Na+ voltage-gated channels and the K+ voltage-gated channels are closed
c.
The Na+ voltage-gated channels are open and the K+ voltage-gated channels are closed
d.
The Na+ voltage-gated channels are closed and the K+ voltage-gated channels are open
e.
Both the Na+ and the K+ voltage-gated channels are open, and the Na+/K+ pumps are closed

Answer 1

Сorrect answer is:
b.