At rest, there is a higher concentration of _____ inside the cell membrane of the neuron and a higher concentration of _____ outside.

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At rest, neurons maintain a higher concentration of potassium ions (K+) inside the cell membrane and a higher concentration of sodium ions (Na+) outside. This creates an electrochemical gradient that can be used to generate an action potential when the neuron is stimulated. The other options (A, C, and D) are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the normal resting concentrations of ions.

At Rest, There Is a Higher Concentration of _____ Inside