Which of the following statements about the resting potential is true?
A) All of the listed responses are correct.
B) The neuron's plasma membrane is much more permeable to sodium than to potassium.
C) The concentration of sodium is much higher inside the cell than outside.
D) Inside the cell, the concentration of potassium is much higher than the concentration of sodium.
E) The chloride-hydrogen pump plays a role in maintaining the resting potential.
Answer: D) Inside the cell, the concentration of potassium is much higher than the concentration of sodium.
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