During the resting state, a neuron is ________.
A) polarized with more sodium ions outside the cell and more potassium ions inside the cell
B) propagating the action potential
C) depolarizing and generating an action potential
D) restoring the ionic conditions utilizing the sodium-potassium pump
E) repolarizing as potassium ions diffuse out of the cell

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During the resting state, a neuron is polarized, meaning there is a difference in charge across the cell membrane. This is due to more sodium ions being outside the cell and more potassium ions being inside the cell.

During the Resting State, a Neuron Is ________