Resting potential is the
A)amount of time a signal travels through the central nervous system.
B)amount of time a neuron must "rest" in between firing episodes.
C)stable, positive charge of an inactive neuron.
D)stable, negative charge of an inactive neuron.

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Resting potential refers to the stable, negative charge of an inactive neuron, typically around -70 millivolts. It is the baseline electrical state of the neuron, maintained by the uneven distribution of ions inside and outside the cell membrane.

Resting Potential Is the