7. How do ion channels, transport mechanisms, and permeabilities help to determine resting potential? How is this state altered during the production of an action potential.

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7. How do ion channels, transport mechanisms, and permeabilities help to determine
resting potential? How is this state altered during the production of an action potential.
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