Which of the following is true concerning neurons?
A) The resting membrane potential is generally in the range of 40mv to 75mv.
B) Maintaining resting membrane potential requires the use of energy from ATP.
C) An action potential occurs when all of the neuron's potassium gates open.
D) The depolarization of a neuron occurs when the inside of the cell becomes more negative.

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Maintaining the resting membrane potential requires energy from ATP to power the sodium-potassium pump, which helps maintain the concentration gradients of sodium and potassium ions across the membrane.

Which of the Following Is True Concerning Neurons