Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an advantage of having a resting potential?
A) The toxic effects of sodium are minimized inside the cell.
B) No energy is required to maintain it.
C) The cell is prepared to respond quickly to a stimulus.
D) All of the ions are maintained in equal concentrations throughout the cytoplasm.
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