The Charge That a Neuron at Rest Maintains Is Due

question 287

Multiple Choice

The charge that a neuron at rest maintains is due to the presence of a high number of ________ charged ions inside the neuron's membrane.

• A) actively
• B) passively
• C) negatively
• D) positively

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