Which of the Following Best Describes the Resting Membrane Potential

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the resting membrane potential (RMP) ?

• A) The intracellular environment is negatively charged.
• B) The intracellular environment has more positively charged sodium.
• C) The extracellular environment is negatively charged.
• D) It has a voltage of about +75 mV.
• E) It is dependent upon the absorption of potassium ions by the muscle fiber.

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