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Resting membrane potential is maintained...

Resting membrane potential is maintained by

A

hormones

B

neurotransmitters

C

ion pumps

D

None of these

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To answer the question regarding what maintains the resting membrane potential, we can break down the solution into the following steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Resting Membrane Potential**: - The resting membrane potential is the electrical potential difference across the cell membrane when the cell is not actively sending signals. It is typically around -70 mV in neurons. 2. **Role of Ion Gradients**: ...
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