The inside of the unstimulated neuron is negative; this electrical charge is caused by the outward leak of potassium and is called
A)depolarization.
B)the action potential.
C)the resting membrane potential.
D)the refractory period.

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The negative electrical charge inside an unstimulated neuron is known as the resting membrane potential. This charge is maintained due to the outward leak of potassium ions. Depolarization refers to a shift towards a positive electrical charge, while the action potential is the brief electrical impulse that travels down the axon. The refractory period refers to a period of time after an action potential during which the neuron cannot fire another action potential.

The Inside of the Unstimulated Neuron Is Negative; This Electrical