-The resting potential across a typical neuron membrane is approximately ____ inside relative to outside.
A)-70 microvolts
B) -70 millivolts
C) -70 volts
D) +70 millivolts
E) +70 megavolts

Question

-The resting potential across a typical neuron membrane is approximately ____ inside relative to outside.
A)-70 microvolts 
B) -70 millivolts 
C) -70 volts 
D) +70 millivolts 
E) +70 megavolts

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The resting potential across a typical neuron membrane is approximately -70 millivolts inside relative to outside. This means that the inside of the neuron is negative relative to the outside.

-The Resting Potential Across a Typical Neuron Membrane Is Approximately