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Factors Contributing to Resting Membrane Potential

Factors Contributing to Resting Membrane Potential
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Description: Resting Membrane Potential

The membrane of a non-conducting neuron is positive outside and negative inside. This is determined by:
Unequal distribution of ions across the plasma membrane and the selective permeability of the neuron’s membrane to Na+ and K+
Most anions cannot leave the cell
Na+/K+ pumps

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