If the equilibrium potential is close to the resting membrane potential, the net ionic movement across the membrane will be very small.

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When the equilibrium potential of an ion is close to the resting membrane potential, it means that the driving force for that ion to move across the membrane is small. Consequently, the net ionic movement across the membrane will be very small because the ion is nearly at equilibrium.

If the Equilibrium Potential Is Close to the Resting Membrane