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at resting membrane potential, the interior surface of a neurons plasma…

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at resting membrane potential, the interior surface of a neurons plasma membrane will be________. positive charge and contains less sodium than outside of the cell negative charge and contains less sodium than outside of the cell negative charge and contains more sodium than outside of the cell positive charge and contains more sodium than outside of the cell

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Brief Explanations

At resting membrane potential, the neuron's plasma membrane has a negative interior charge due to the distribution of ions like potassium and sodium. Sodium - potassium pumps maintain a higher sodium concentration outside the cell.

Answer:

negative charge and contains less sodium than outside of the cell