Multiple choice

When interior of the cell is more negatively charged, the neuron is said to be

  1. at work

  2. at rest

  3. at charge

  4. None of the above

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B Correct answer
Explanation

A neuron at resting membrane potential has a negatively charged interior relative to the exterior. This resting potential is typically around -70mV and is maintained by ion concentration gradients and selective membrane permeability. The neuron is not actively firing (at work) during this state.