When the axon is resting, the outside of it is charged at __________ millivolts relative to the inside of it.
A) -70
B) +50
C) -50
D) +70
E) +10

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When the axon is at rest, the outside is charged at +70 millivolts relative to the inside. This resting membrane potential is due to the distribution of ions across the neuron's membrane, primarily sodium and potassium ions.

When the Axon Is Resting, the Outside of It Is