Which statement with regards to neuronal membrane potential is CORRECT? A) The interior of a cell has a positive baseline voltage. B) There is a higher concentration of potassium ions in the intracellular fluid. C) An action potential begins at a membrane potential of 0 mV. D) Peripheral neurons have a different transmembrane potential than central neurons. E) The electrical potential inside a neuron is the same as outside.
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