The resting membrane potential results from: A. uneven distribution of ions across the cell membrane only. B. differences in membrane permeability to Na+ and K+ only. C. activity of the sodium/potassium pump only. D. uneven distribution of ions across the cell membrane, differences in membrane permeability to Na+ and K+, and sodium/potassium pump activity.
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