describe what the resting membrane potential of a cell is. What is the resting membrane potential of neurons (give units)? What are the two factors that generate the resting membrane potential? Think of scenarios that change the factors that generate the resting membrane potential and how that would change the overall resting membrane potential.
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e., not actively sending or receiving signals. It is primarily determined by the distribution of ions (charged particles) across the cell membrane and the permeability of the membrane to these ions. The resting membrane potential of neurons is typically around Show more…
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