The state during which a neuron contains more negatively charged ions inside the cell than outside the cell and is not firing is referred to as the:
A)action potential.
B)neutral potential.
C)null potential.
D)resting potential.

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Resting potential is the state in which the neuron is not firing and contains more negatively charged ions inside the cell than outside the cell. This is due to the unequal distribution of ions across the cell membrane, with more potassium ions (K+) inside the cell and more sodium ions (Na+) outside the cell. This creates a voltage difference across the membrane, known as the resting potential.

The State During Which a Neuron Contains More Negatively Charged