The number of ions whose movement across the membrane creates the resting membrane potential is so few that their movement does not affect that ion's concentration gradient.

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The movement of ions that establishes the resting membrane potential is indeed so minimal that it does not significantly alter the concentration gradients of those ions across the membrane. The cell maintains these gradients through active transport mechanisms like the sodium-potassium pump.

The Number of Ions Whose Movement Across the Membrane Creates