In a resting neuron, concentrations of ___________ are higher in the ECF than that in the cytosol, whereas ___________ have the opposite distribution.
A)sodium and potassium ions; chloride ions
B)potassium ions; sodium and chloride ions
C)chloride and potassium ions; sodium ions
D)sodium and chloride ions; potassium ions

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In a resting neuron, sodium (Na+) and chloride (Cl-) ions have higher concentrations in the extracellular fluid (ECF) compared to the cytosol, while potassium (K+) ions have a higher concentration inside the cell.

In a Resting Neuron, Concentrations of ___________ Are Higher in the ECF