When a neuron is polarized, ________

a. both positive and negative ions are concentrated inside the neural membrane
b. positive ions are concentrated outside the neural membrane while negative ions are concentrated inside the membrane
c. negative ions are concentrated outside the neural membrane while positive ions are concentrated inside the membrane
d. both positive and negative ions are concentrated outside the neural membrane


Answer: b

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