During Its Resting State, the Electrical Charge Inside the Neuron

question 53

Multiple Choice

During its resting state, the electrical charge inside the neuron is ________ the electrical charge outside the neuron.

• A) smaller than
• B) positive compared to
• C) negative compared to
• D) larger than

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