What system keeps the neuron at resting potential?
A)Osmosis
B)Pinocytosis
C)Sodium-potassium pump
D)Facilitated diffusion

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The sodium-potassium pump is responsible for maintaining the resting potential of the neuron by actively transporting sodium ions out of the cell and potassium ions into the cell. This creates an electrochemical gradient that keeps the cell in a polarized state. Osmosis, pinocytosis, and facilitated diffusion are not directly involved in maintaining resting potential.

What System Keeps the Neuron at Resting Potential