Which of the following best describes the resting membrane potential (RMP)?

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The resting membrane potential (RMP) represents a balance between the forces that tend to move ions across the plasma membrane. At rest, the intracellular environment is negatively charged compared to the extracellular environment. This difference in charge across the membrane is typically around -70 mV in neurons and muscle cells. Therefore, only choice A correctly describes the RMP.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Resting Membrane Potential