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In the resting state of the neural membr...

In the resting state of the neural membrane, diffusion due to concentration gradients, if allowed, would drive

A

`Na^(+)` Into the cell

B

`Na^(+)` Out of the cell

C

`K^(+) and Na^(+)` out of the cell

D

`K^(+) and Na^(+)` out of the cell

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The correct Answer is:
A
As `Na^(+)` diffuses inside the cell passively down a conc. gradient.
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