When a nerve fiber is polarized,the concentration of A)Na⁺ and K⁺ are higher on the inside of the membrane. B)Na⁺ and K⁺ are higher on the outside of the membrane. C)Na⁺ is higher on the inside of the membrane and K⁺ is higher on the outside. D)Na⁺ is higher on the outside of the membrane and K⁺ is higher on the inside.

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When a nerve fiber is polarized, sodium ions (Na⁺) are higher on the outside of the membrane, and potassium ions (K⁺) are higher on the inside, maintaining the resting potential.

When a Nerve Fiber Is Polarized,the Concentration of