A membrane potential results from the concentration of:
A) positively and negatively charged ions inside and outside the cell.
B) only sodium and potassium ions within the cell membrane.
C) neurotransmitters on either side of the cell membrane.
D) only sodium and chloride ions on either side of the cell membrane.

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The membrane potential is primarily generated by the difference in concentration of positively and negatively charged ions across the cell membrane, not limited to specific types such as sodium, potassium, or chloride ions alone, nor is it directly related to neurotransmitters.

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