If you were to compare the resting potential of a neuron to a battery, which way is the battery oriented?
A)positive terminal outside of the cell, and negative terminal inside
B)positive terminal inside of the cell, and negative terminal outside
C)positive terminal pointing toward the axon, negative terminal toward the dendrite
D)positive terminal pointing toward the dendrite, negative terminal toward the axon

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The resting potential of a neuron is characterized by a higher concentration of positive ions outside the cell and negative ions inside, similar to a battery with the positive terminal outside and the negative terminal inside.

If You Were to Compare the Resting Potential of a Neuron