A resting potential is the electrical charge across a neural membrane when ________ ions concentrate on the outside and ________ ions concentrate on the inside.
A) excess positive; excess negative
B) not enough negative; excess positive
C) excess negative; excess positive
D) not enough positive; excess negative

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The resting potential is characterized by an excess of positive ions (mainly sodium ions) outside the neuron and an excess of negative ions (mainly potassium ions and negatively charged proteins) inside the neuron.

A Resting Potential Is the Electrical Charge Across a Neural