Why Is the Outside of a Neuron Positively Charged

question 15

Multiple Choice

Why is the outside of a neuron positively charged?

• A) because sodium ions gather around the outside of the cell membrane
• B) because calcium ions gather around the outside of the cell membrane
• C) because potassium ions gather around the inside of the cell membrane
• D) because sodium ions gather around the inside of the cell membrane
• E) because chloride ions gather around the outside of the cell membrane

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