In Which of the Following Situations Does a Resting Membrane

question 140

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations does a resting membrane potential exist?

• A) A relaxed muscle fiber
• B) A conducting neuron
• C) A stimulated sensory receptor in the skin
• D) A contracting cardiac muscle cell
• E) The eye seeing an image

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