The Difference in Electrical Charge Between the Inside and the Outside

question 346

Multiple Choice

The difference in electrical charge between the inside and the outside of a neuron's cell membrane is the:

• A)difference potential.
• B)refractory period.
• C)resting potential.
• D)action potential.

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