In which of the following situations does a resting membrane potential exist?

A. A stimulated sensory receptor in the skin
B. A conducting neuron
C. A relaxed muscle fiber
D. The eye seeing an image
E. A contracting cardiac muscle cell


Answer: C

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

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