In the context of the neural impulse,which of the following is the status of the charges on each side of the cell membrane during the stage of resting potential?
A)a negative charge on the outside of the cell membrane and a positive charge on the inside
B)a negative charge on the inside of the cell membrane and a positive charge on the outside
C)a negative charge on both the outside and the inside of the cell membrane
D)a positive charge on both the outside and the inside of the cell membrane

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During the resting potential stage, there is a negative charge on the inside of the cell membrane, relative to the outside. This is due to the presence of negatively charged particles (anions) inside the cell and positively charged ions (cations), such as sodium and potassium, outside the cell. The cell membrane, being selectively permeable, maintains this difference in charge by allowing certain ions to pass through while preventing others from doing so. This difference in charge, known as the resting potential, is essential for creating an electrical impulse when the neuron is stimulated.

In the Context of the Neural Impulse,which of the Following