The movement of potassium out of a resting neuron is a consequence of the:
A) electrical gradient across the membrane.
B) high concentration of potassium inside the cell.
C) presence of potassium ion channels in the membrane.
D) high concentration of potassium inside the cell and the presence of potassium ion channels in the membrane.
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