A Resting Neuron _______

question 27

Multiple Choice

A resting neuron _______.

• A) is more positively charged on the outside of its membrane than on the inside
• B) is more negatively charged on the outside of its membrane than on the inside
• C) is positively charged on both sides of the membrane
• D) is negatively charged on both sides of the membrane
• E) is electrically neutral

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