A Neuron That is Not Conducting a Nerve Impulse Is

Question

A neuron that is not conducting a nerve impulse is a __________ neuron.
A)depolarized
B)relaxed
C)resting
D)latent
E)plasma

Accepted Answer

When a neuron is not conducting a nerve impulse, it is in a resting state with a negative electrical charge inside the cell and positive outside. This is known as the resting membrane potential. Therefore, the correct choice is C) resting neuron.