Which of the following statement is false when comparing neurons and muscle tissue?

A) Muscle tissue and nerves are both excitable.
B) Muscle tissue and neurons both have a resting membrane potential.
C) Muscle tissue and neurons both have refractory periods.
D) Resting membrane potentials are greater (more positive) in muscle compare to neurons.
E) Action potentials last longer in muscle tissues compared to neurons.


Answer: D

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