Which Is a Requirement for a Neuron to Remain in a Stable

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which is a requirement for a neuron to remain in a stable condition?

• A) It must have equal concentrations of intracellular sodium and potassium.
• B) It must be osmotically balanced.
• C) It must have a small sodium permeability to counteract the sodium-potassium exchange pump.
• D) It must have a small chloride permeability to counteract the potassium permeability.
• E) The intracellular solution must be electrically negative compared to the extracellular solution.

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