When the Neuron Is at Its Resting Potential, the Fluid

question 112

Multiple Choice

When the neuron is at its resting potential, the fluid inside the axon:

• A)has more negatively charged ions than the fluid outside
• B)has more positively charged ions than the fluid outside
• C)has an equal number of negatively and positively charged ions outside
• D)does not have any negative or positive ions

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Definitions:

Atomic Sentences

Simple statements in logic that contain no logical connectives or quantifiers, expressing a basic claim.

Truth Table

A mathematical table used in logic to determine the veracity of various propositions under all possible scenarios.

Hypothetical Syllogism (HS)

A form of deductive reasoning that connects two conditional statements to arrive at a conclusion, if P then Q; if Q then R, therefore if P then R.

Modus Ponens (MP)

A valid form of argument where if a conditional statement ("if p then q") is accepted, and the antecedent (p) is true, then the consequent (q) must also be true.