The Resting Membrane Potential

question 30

Multiple Choice

The resting membrane potential

• A) is the difference in voltage across the membrane when at rest
• B) is usually close to 0 mV, and represents the even distribution of charges from one side of the membrane to the other
• C) is achieved when the inside of the cell is more positively charged than the outside
• D) is achieved by actively pumping chloride ions outside of the cell
• E) none of the above

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