Summary of Resting Potential Values in Different Types of Cells
The resting membrane potential in different cell types are approximately:
- Skeletal muscle cells: −95 mV
- Smooth muscle cells: –60mV
- Astroglia: –80 to –90mV
- Neurons: –60 to –70mV
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