Compared with the outside of the neuron,the inside has a(n)____ charge.
A) positive
B) negative
C) equal
D) None of the above are correct.

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The inside of the neuron has a negative charge compared to the outside due to the concentration gradient of ions, particularly more negatively charged ions inside the cell (such as proteins and anions) compared to outside the cell. This creates a resting potential across the membrane, which is important for various cellular processes including neuronal signaling.

Compared with the Outside of the Neuron,the Inside Has A(n)____