The State When a Neuron Is Not Firing Because It

question 164

Multiple Choice

The state when a neuron is not firing because it contains more negatively charged ions inside the cell than outside the cell is called the

• A) action potential.
• B) quiet potential.
• C) synaptic potential.
• D) resting potential.

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