Which of the Following Statements About the Resting Membrane Potential

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the resting membrane potential is True?

• A) It is normally equal to zero volts.
• B) The inside of the membrane is positively charged compared to the outside.
• C) It results, in part, from the concentration gradients for Na⁺ and K⁺.
• D) It is due in part to the presence of extracellular proteins.

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