The State During Which a Neuron Contains More Negatively Charged

question 32

Multiple Choice

The state during which a neuron contains more negatively charged ions inside the cell than outside the cell and is not firing is referred to as the:

• A)action potential.
• B)neutral potential.
• C)null potential.
• D)resting potential.

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