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Published on: August 14, 2026
Assertion : The imbalance in concentration of 
generates resting potential.
Reason : To maintain the unequal distribution of 
, the neurons use electrical energy.
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Resting membrane potential is determined by the uneven distribution of ions between the inside and the outside of the cell and by the different permeability of the membrane to different types of ions.
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