Which of the following occurs when a neuron is resting?
A)Its membrane's ion channels are closed.
B)The fluid outside the membrane has no electrical charge.
C)Fluids and ions can sometimes flow into and out of it.
D)It transmits information.

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When a neuron is resting, its membrane's ion channels are closed, meaning that ions cannot move in or out of the cell. This helps to maintain the resting potential of the neuron. The other options are not correct for a resting neuron; the fluid outside the membrane still has an electrical charge, fluids and ions do not flow in and out of the neuron during rest, and the neuron does not transmit information unless it is stimulated.

Which of the Following Occurs When a Neuron Is Resting