The resting potential of a neuron results from a:

a. neutral charge in the cytosolic and extracellular fluids.
b. negative cytosolic charge relative to the extracellular fluid.
c. positive cytosolic charge relative to the extracellular fluid.
d. fluctuating cytosolic charge and constant extracellular charge.
e. constant cytosolic charge and fluctuating extracellular charge.


b

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