What Two Factors Contribute to the Negative Resting Potential of a Neuron

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Multiple Choice

What two factors contribute to the negative resting potential of a neuron?

• A) diffusion and electrostatic pressure
• B) concentration gradient and ion channels
• C) selective permeability and sodium-potassium pump
• D) hyperpolarization and depolarization

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