The resting potential of a neuron __________.
A) is an electrical phenomenon unique to the squid giant neuron
B) refers to the electrical current spread associated with the action potential
C) is such that the inside of the neuron is negatively charged relative to the outside
D) refers to the electrical difference induced by the introduction of a microelectrode into the cell

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The resting potential of a neuron is the baseline electrical charge of the neuron at rest, and it is such that the inside of the neuron is negatively charged relative to the outside. This electrical difference is maintained by the ion channels in the neuron's membrane that allow the selective flow of ions across the membrane.

The Resting Potential of a Neuron __________