A typical AA battery has a potential of 1.5V.  One can think of the potential in a neuron as having similarities to that of a battery.How does the resting potential of a typical neuron compare to that of a 1.5 V AA alkaline battery?

A. A typical neuron has a resting potential of -70V, or about 50 times the voltage of the battery.
B. A typical neuron has a resting potential of -70mV, or about 5% the voltage of the battery.
C. A typical neuron has a resting potential of +70V, or about 50 times the voltage of the battery.
D. A typical neuron has a resting potential of +70mV, or about 5% the voltage of the battery.


Answer: B

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