You have just discovered an unusual new species that has neu…
You have just discovered an unusual new species that has neurons with a resting membrane potential of +50 mV! It seems to accomplish this with only Na+/K+ pumps, Na+ Leak channels and K+ Leak channels in the cell membrane. The ion concentrations inside and outside of the cell are at typical values for a mammalian neuron. Which of these could explain the positive resting membrane potential?