A psychology professor is trying to explain the principle of resting potentials to his class. Which of the following statements best illustrates the functioning of resting potentials?
a. Resting potentials cause neurons to release energy only on a tight schedule.
b. Resting potentials cause neurons to store information until it is most needed.
c. Resting potentials cause neurons to store electrical energy and release it as needed.
d. Resting potentials cause neurons to release signals into the surrounding nervous system for other neurons to respond to
