If there were equal amounts of positive and negative ions inside and outside of a neuron's cell membrane
A)the action potential would reach + 100 mv
B)the neuron would be inhibited
C)the neuron would be depolarized
D)there would be no resting potential
E)the resting potential would be positive

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The resting potential of a neuron is established by the difference in ion concentrations between the inside and outside of the cell. If the concentrations were equal, there would be no potential difference, thus no resting potential.

If There Were Equal Amounts of Positive and Negative Ions