Biological Science (6th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321976495
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-649-9

Chapter 43 - Animal Nervous Systems - Review - Page 920: 1

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A potassium ion concentration is maintained across neuron membranes to create a resting potential when the neuron is not transmitting an electrical signal. The cell interior has less chlorine and sodium ions, and more potassium ions relative to the extracellular fluid.
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