A neuron's resting membrane potential is caused by
A) sodium ions.
B) a disequilibrium of positive and negatively charged ions inside and outside the axon.
C) a high concentration of sodium inside the cell.
D) potassium ions.
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Q2: The nucleus of a neuron resides within
Q3: The axon hillock is located
A) at a
Q4: Myelin serves to
A) increase the speed of
Q5: Neurotransmitters are stored and released from a
Q6: The pressures acting on charged ions include
Q8: The resting membrane potential has a charge
Q9: The resting membrane potential is maintained because
A)
Q10: Potassium is said to be at equilibrium
Q11: Changes in the voltage of a cell
Q12: When an axon is depolarized to approximately
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