Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134396026
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Judi L. Nath, Edwin F. Bartholomew
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 12, Problem 12CP
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To define:
The term “resting membrane potential”.
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The resting membrane potential refers to the voltage difference that exists across the cell membrane when the cell is not conducting any impulse (at rest).
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