During the resting potential, an axon's interior has

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During the resting potential, the inside of the axon has a negative charge relative to the outside of the cell. This is due to the concentration of negatively charged ions, such as chloride (Cl-) and proteins, inside the cell and positively charged ions, such as sodium (Na+) and potassium (K+), outside the cell. This difference in charge creates an electrical potential difference across the cell membrane, which is maintained by the sodium-potassium pump.

During the Resting Potential, an Axon's Interior Has