Do Non-Excitable Cells Have a Resting Potential?

Excitable cells have resting potentials that range from -50mV to -85mV, while non-excitable cells have potentials that range from -5 mV to -10 mV.

What cells have resting potential?

All cells within the body have a characteristic resting membrane potential depending on their cell type. Of primary importance, however, are neurons and the three types of muscle cells: smooth, skeletal, and cardiac.

What is the membrane potential of non-excitable cells?

The membrane potential of nonexcitable cells, defined as the electrical potential difference between the cell cytoplasm and the extracellular environment when the current is zero, is controlled by the individual electrical conductance of different ion channels.