What Statement Best Describes the Resting State of a Neuron

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Multiple Choice

What statement best describes the resting state of a neuron?

• A) Neurons are polarized with more sodium ions outside the cell and more potassium ions inside the cell.
• B) Neurons are propagating the action potential.
• C) Neurons are depolarizing and generating an action potential.
• D) Neurons are restoring the ionic conditions utilizing the sodium-potassium pump.
• E) Neurons are repolarizing as potassium ions diffuse out of the cell.

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