When a Neuron Is Polarized

question 291

Multiple Choice

When a neuron is polarized:

• A) the exterior fluid surrounding the neuron is more negatively charged than the interior of the neuron.
• B) an action potential will travel down the dendrites, causing the release of neurotransmitters.
• C) the electrical charge across the neuron's membrane is balanced, with the same charge outside as inside.
• D) the interior of the neuron is more negatively charged than the exterior fluid surrounding the neuron.

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