Resting potential
A)occurs when a neuron reaches -50 millivolts.
B)is the electrical charge of an inactive neuron.
C)occurs when a neuron reaches its threshold.
D)occurs when a neuron reaches its trigger point for firing.

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Resting potential is the stable electrical charge of an inactive neuron, typically around -70 millivolts. Option A is incorrect because -50 millivolts is actually the threshold at which an action potential may be triggered. Option C is incorrect because reaching threshold is not resting potential, but rather the point at which an action potential may be fired. Option D is incorrect because there is no trigger point for firing, but rather a threshold that must be reached.

Resting Potential