The tiny electrical charge that exists when a neuron is neither receiving nor sending information is called:
A)an action potential
B)a synaptic gap
C)a resting potential
D)a neurotransmitter

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The resting potential is a small negative electrical charge that is present in a neuron when it is at rest, meaning it is neither receiving nor sending information. This charge is maintained by the selective opening and closing of ion channels in the cell membrane. It allows the neuron to be able to quickly respond to incoming signals and send information down the axon when needed. A is incorrect because an action potential is a large change in electrical charge that occurs when a neuron is firing. B is incorrect because a synaptic gap is the space between two neurons where neurotransmitters are released and received. D is incorrect because a neurotransmitter is a chemical messenger that is released from neurons to signal to other neurons or cells.

The Tiny Electrical Charge That Exists When a Neuron Is