The cytoplasm of a neutron contains many negatively charged proteins, which give the cell a slightly negative charge at rest. What do you think happens to this charge when the neuron is stimulated?

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Raina Hooper

9 April, 01:45

The cytoplasm of a neutron contains many negatively charged proteins, which give the cell a slightly negative charge at rest. What do you think happens to this charge when the neuron is stimulated?

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Darian · Answer 1

In the stimulation, there's an influx of sodium ions. So, the cell acquires a positive charge. But when the positively charged potassium ions move outside of the cell, the neuron returns to its previous state.

Josephine Calderon · Answer 2

On stimulation, energy level of negatively charged protein increases, hence negative charge increases.