In a Resting Cell, K⁺ Ions Have a Higher Concentration

question 35

Multiple Choice

In a resting cell, K⁺ ions have a higher concentration ______ the cell, which results in the net movement of K⁺ _______ of the cell.

• A) inside; out
• B) outside; into
• C) inside; into
• D) outside; out

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Definitions:

Neuron

A specific type of cell that sends nerve signals; known as a neuron.

Neural Communication

The process by which neurons transmit information through electrical and chemical signals across synapses.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's fight-or-flight response, increasing heart rate, and mobilizing energy in stressful situations.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for reducing bodily arousal and facilitating digestion, often described as the "rest and digest" system.