When a neuron is at rest

a. there is a voltage difference across the
membrane of about 70 millivolts.
b. the interior is negatively charged.
c. it is not responding to a stimulus.
d. the fluid outside the membrane has more sodium
and less potassium than the cytoplasm.
e. all of these occur.


Answer: e

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