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Which of the following statements about resting potential is true?

A) A resting potential is the same as an action potential.

B) The concentration of sodium is much higher inside the cell than outside.

C) The resting potential exists because of differences in glucose concentration inside and outside the cell.

D) The sodium-potassium pump contributes to the resting membrane potential.

E) The sodium-potassium pump actually transports Cl- out of the cell and Fe+ into the cell.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    The best answer is D.

    Source(s): I am a neurophysiologist.
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