To measure the resting potential of a neuron, a physiologist would place

A. one microelectrode inside the neuron and another in the interstitial fluid.
B. one electrode inside the cell and another outside the body.
C. one electrode inside the cell and another inside another cell.
D. two electrodes inside the neuron.


Answer: A

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