When a neuron is in the resting state, ________

A) Na+ leaks out of the cell and K+ leaks into the cell
B) both Na+ and K+ leak out of the cell
C) both Na+ and K+ leak into the cell
D) Na+ leaks into the cell and K+ leaks out of cell


Answer: D

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