When a neuron is at rest,the inside of the neuron:
A)Is negatively charged with respect to the outside
B)Is positively charged with respect to the outside
C)Is not charged
D)Converts potential energy into chemical energy

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When a neuron is at rest, the inside of the neuron is negatively charged with respect to the outside. This is due to the concentration of ions on either side of the neuron's membrane, as well as the action of ion channels that regulate the flow of those ions.

When a Neuron Is at Rest,the Inside of the Neuron