Which of these terms best describes an excitable condition when a resting membrane potential is present
A)polarized
B)depolarized
C)hyperpolarized
D)repolarized

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A resting membrane potential is when the inside of the cell is negative compared to the outside. An excitable condition indicates that the cell is able to generate an action potential, which occurs when the membrane potential becomes more positive (depolarized). Therefore, the best term to describe an excitable condition when a resting membrane potential is present is "polarized."

Which of These Terms Best Describes an Excitable Condition When