Normally, when a neuron is not transmitting information and a slight negative charge is present on the inside of the cell membrane, it is said to be depolarized. resting. active. highly charged.

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Cesar Downs

11 February, 01:48

Normally, when a neuron is not transmitting information and a slight negative charge is present on the inside of the cell membrane, it is said to be depolarized. resting. active. highly charged.

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Lesly Villarreal · Answer 1

The answer is resting. At respiting potential, the inside of a neuron is slightly negative compared to the outside. The potential difference is usually about - 70 mV. This is due to accumulation of Na + ions K + ions on the outside and Cl - ions on the inside of the axon.