Which ions are important for establishing the resting potential in neurons?

A. Na+
B. K+
C. Intracellular anions (e.g., proteins)
D. H+
E. All of the choices other than H+ are correct


E. All of the choices other than H+ are correct

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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