I Membrane resting potential >a constant potential difference across the resting cell membrane >Cells ability to fire an action potential is due to the cells ability to maintain the cellular resting potential at approximately -70 mV(07 volt) >The basic signaling properties of neurons are influenced by changes in the resting potential7 I. Membrane Resting Potential ➢A constant potential difference across the resting cell membrane ➢Cell’s ability to fire an action potential is due to the cell’s ability to maintain the cellular resting potential at approximately –70 mV (-.07 volt) ➢The basic signaling properties of neurons are influenced by changes in the resting potential