The membrane potential of most neurons at rest is
A. equal to the equilibrium potential for sodium.
B. more positive than the equilibrium potential for sodium.
C. more positive than the equilibrium potential for potassium.
D. equal to the equilibrium potential for potassium.
E. slightly more negative than the equilibrium potential of potassium ion.
Answer: C
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