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Resting membrane potential of a neuron is

A
-9mV
B
-50mV
C
-70mV
D
-100mV
High-Yield Explanation
In neurons, the resting membrane potential is usually about - 70mV, which is close to the equilibrium potential for K+. Because there are more open K+channels than Na+ channels at rest Ref: Ganong&;s Review of medical physiology;25th edition; pg: 90

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