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The resting membrane potential ranges from

  1. -40 to -90 mV

  2. 40 to 90 mV

  3. -20 to- 160 mV

  4. 20 to 160 mV
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Explanation

The resting membrane potential in neurons typically falls between -40 and -90 mV, with -70 mV being the most commonly cited value. This negative charge exists because the inside of the cell is more negatively charged than the outside due to ion concentration gradients.

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