The Resting Membrane Potential

Multiple Choice

The resting membrane potential

A) is the difference in voltage across the membrane when at rest
B) is usually close to 0 mV, and represents the even distribution of charges from one side of the membrane to the other
C) is achieved when the inside of the cell is more positively charged than the outside
D) is achieved by actively pumping chloride ions outside of the cell
E) none of the above