When a neuron is at rest, ____.
A) the sodium and potassium gated channels are closed
B) the sodium gated channels are closed and the potassium gated channels are open
C) the sodium gated channels are open and the potassium gated channels are closed
D) the sodium and potassium gated channels are open
E) the sodium and potassium gated channels may be open or closed depending upon their location in the nervous system

Question

​When a neuron is at rest, ____.
A) ​the sodium and potassium gated channels are closed
B) ​the sodium gated channels are closed and the potassium gated channels are open
C) ​the sodium gated channels are open and the potassium gated channels are closed
D) ​the sodium and potassium gated channels are open
E) ​the sodium and potassium gated channels may be open or closed depending upon their location in the nervous system

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

At rest, both sodium and potassium gated channels are closed, maintaining the resting membrane potential of the neuron.

​When a Neuron Is at Rest, ____

When a Neuron Is at Rest, ____