Which of the following statements about the resting membrane potential is TRUE?

A) It results, in part, from the concentration gradients for Na+ and K+.
B) It is due in part to the presence of extracellular proteins.
C) It is normally equal to zero volts.
D) The inside of the membrane is positively charged compared to the outside.


A) It results, in part, from the concentration gradients for Na+ and K+.

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