A Neuron's Resting Potential Is Due to the Greater Concentration

question 341

Multiple Choice

A neuron's resting potential is due to the greater concentration of:

• A) potassium and sodium ions outside of the neuron.
• B) potassium and sodium ions inside of the neuron.
• C) potassium ions inside the neuron and the greater concentration of sodium ions outside the neuron.
• D) sodium ions inside the neuron and the greater concentration of potassium ions outside the neuron.

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

The portion of net profits that are kept in the company rather than distributed to shareholders as dividends, often used for reinvestment in the business.

Legal Capital

is the portion of a company's equity that cannot legally be distributed to shareholders and is meant to protect creditors.

Cash Dividends

Cash distributions from a corporation to its shareholders, representing the profit share paid out.

Shares Reacquired

Securities that were previously sold to the public and then bought back by the issuing company.