When the neuron is at its resting potential, the fluid inside the axon:
A)has more negatively charged ions than the fluid outside
B)has more positively charged ions than the fluid outside
C)has an equal number of negatively and positively charged ions outside
D)does not have any negative or positive ions

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The fluid inside the axon has more negatively charged ions than the fluid outside when the neuron is at its resting potential, creating a negative charge relative to the outside. This difference in charge is crucial for the neuron's ability to transmit electrical signals.

When the Neuron Is at Its Resting Potential, the Fluid