The resting membrane potential (membrane polarization) of the neuron can be attributed, in part, to the relatively low permeability of the membrane to which cation?

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The resting membrane potential is primarily due to the high permeability of the membrane to K+ and low permeability to Na+. The low permeability to Na+ helps maintain the negative resting potential inside the neuron.

The Resting Membrane Potential (Membrane Polarization) of the Neuron Can