What Statement Best Describes the Resting State of a Neuron

Question

What statement best describes the resting state of a neuron?
A) Neurons are polarized with more sodium ions outside the cell and more potassium ions inside the cell.
B) Neurons are propagating the action potential.
C) Neurons are depolarizing and generating an action potential.
D) Neurons are restoring the ionic conditions utilizing the sodium-potassium pump.
E) Neurons are repolarizing as potassium ions diffuse out of the cell.

Accepted Answer

The resting state of a neuron is when it is polarized, with more sodium ions outside the cell and more potassium ions inside the cell. This creates an electrical potential across the membrane known as the resting potential.