In order to change the amount of polarization of a neuron, Professor Alley would need to change the difference in voltage between _____.
A) the dendrites and the axon hillock
B) the axon and the soma
C) inside the nucleus and outside the nucleus
D) inside the cell and outside the cell

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The polarization of a neuron refers to the electrical charge difference across its membrane, which is determined by the difference in voltage between the inside and outside of the cell. This voltage difference is crucial for the generation and propagation of electrical signals in neurons.

In Order to Change the Amount of Polarization of a Neuron