In what way does the interior surface of the cell membrane of a resting (non-conducting) neuron differ from the external environment? The interior is: positively charged and contains less sodium. negatively charged and contains less sodium. negatively charged and contains less potassium positively charged and contains more sodium.

In what way does the interior surface of the cell membrane of a resting (non-conducting) neuron differ from the external environment? The interior is: positively charged and contains less sodium. negatively charged and contains less sodium. negatively charged and contains less potassium positively charged and contains more sodium.

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter5: The Central Nervous System

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 12RE

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