A membrane potential of_________volts exits when a neuron is not conducting a nerve impulse:
Correct answer: B. 0.07
- A. 0.05
- B. 0.07
- C. 0.05 to 0.07
- D. 1
Explanation
A neuron at rest typically has a membrane potential of about −0.07 volts, or −70 millivolts, with the inside negative relative to the outside. The minus sign is often omitted in simplified versions of this question.
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