When a Neuron Is at Rest

question 103

Multiple Choice

When a neuron is at rest

• A) there are more positively charged ions inside the axon than outside it.
• B) there are more negatively charged ions inside the axon than outside it.
• C) there are more negatively charged ions outside the axon than inside it.
• D) there are equal amounts of negatively charged ions outside the axon and inside it.
• E) there are more positively charged ions outside the axon than inside it.

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