When a neuron is inactive, more of the _____ exist outside the neuron and more of the _____ exist inside the neuron.
A)positive ions; negative ions
B)negative ions; positive ions
C)myelin sheaths; neuropeptides
D)neuropeptides; myelin sheaths

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When a neuron is inactive, there are more positive ions (such as sodium ions) outside the neuron and more negative ions (such as potassium ions and negatively charged proteins) inside the neuron, creating a resting membrane potential.

When a Neuron Is Inactive, More of the _____ Exist