One Useful Way to Think About a Neuron Is That

question 51

Multiple Choice

One useful way to think about a neuron is that it is like a liquid-filled balloon surrounded by a slightly different kind of liquid.The important ions in the inside and outside liquids are positively charged ____ ions and negatively charged ____ ions.

• A) sodium and potassium;chlorine
• B) sodium and magnesium;chlorine
• C) sodium and magnesium;iron
• D) copper and magnesium;fluorine

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