What term describes the difference in voltage that typically exists between the inside and the outside of a neuron?
A) Concentration gradient
B) Generator potential
C) Resting potential
D) Shock gradient

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The difference in voltage between the inside and outside of a neuron is referred to as resting potential. This is maintained by the selective permeability of the neuronal membrane and the action of ion channels and pumps. The resting potential of a neuron typically ranges from -60 mV to -70 mV, with the inside of the neuron being negatively charged relative to the outside, due in part to the unequal distribution of ions across the membrane.

What Term Describes the Difference in Voltage That Typically Exists