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Explain how a resting neuron maintains a net negative charge on the inside of the cell.
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A resting neuron is a neuron that is not actively transmitting an electrical signal or action potential. In this state, the neuron maintains a net negative charge on the inside of the cell, which is known as the resting membrane potential. Show more…
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