Which is a requirement for a neuron to remain in a stable condition?
A) It must have equal concentrations of intracellular sodium and potassium.
B) It must be osmotically balanced.
C) It must have a small sodium permeability to counteract the sodium-potassium exchange pump.
D) It must have a small chloride permeability to counteract the potassium permeability.
E) The intracellular solution must be electrically negative compared to the extracellular solution.
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