Lethal injection interferes with the resting potential of cells by
A) increasing the concentration of extracellular sodium.
B) decreasing the concentration of extracellular sodium.
C) increasing the concentration of extracellular potassium.
D) decreasing the concentration of extracellular potassium.

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Lethal injection typically involves the administration of potassium chloride, which increases the concentration of extracellular potassium. This disrupts the cell's resting potential, leading to cardiac arrest.

Lethal Injection Interferes with the Resting Potential of Cells by