Which of the Following Statements About Axonal Membranes Is NOT

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about axonal membranes is NOT true?

• A) The resting potential of a typical neuron is -65 mV.
• B) There is an electrical potential difference across a neuron's membrane.
• C) The polarity correlates with a difference in ion distribution across the membrane.
• D) At rest, there is a higher concentration of sodium ions inside the axon.
• E) The sodium-potassium pump establishes a concentration gradient across the membrane.

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