The Difference in Charges Inside and Outside a Neuron Determine

question 96

Multiple Choice

The difference in charges inside and outside a neuron determine how positively or negatively charged the neuron is overall.This is called the neuron's:

• A) polarity.
• B) resting potential.
• C) electrostatic pressure.
• D) threshold potential.

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