The "resting potential" refers to
A) action potential.
B) synaptic potential.
C) the state during which a neuron contains more negatively charged particles inside the cell than outside the cell.
D) the state during which a neuron contains more positively charged particles inside the cell than outside the cell.

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The resting potential is the state during which a neuron contains more negatively charged particles (such as chloride ions) inside the cell than outside the cell. This difference in charge creates a potential energy difference that can be used to generate an action potential.

The "Resting Potential" Refers to