Sodium and Potassium Gradients at Rest

Item #2 of 10

The neuron has a semipermeable membrane, with sodium generally outside the membrane. This situation describes _________.

the all-or-none principle;

an action potential;

a resting potential;

a synaptic transmission;

none of the alternatives are correct;

CORRECT - Yes, the concentration of sodium is greater outside the neuronal membrane when the neuron is at rest.

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		the all-or-none principle;
		an action potential;
		a resting potential;
		a synaptic transmission;
		none of the alternatives are correct;