3. Interaction and Interdependence
The Resting Potential — Quiz
Test your understanding of the resting potential with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
What is the resting potential of a typical neuron?
Question 2
Which ion is usually found in higher concentration inside a resting neuron?
Question 3
Which membrane protein directly uses ATP to maintain the resting potential?
Question 4
How many sodium ions does the $\text{Na}^+/\text{K}^+$ pump move out of the cell in one cycle?
Question 5
Why is the inside of a resting neuron negative relative to the outside?