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When a neuron is at rest, what is its electrical charge?
 
  a) -80 millivolts
  b) +70 millivolts
  c) -70 millivolts
  d) +50 millivolts
  e) -60 millivolts

Question 2

The sodium-potassium pump
 
  a) exchanges three Na+ ions inside the cell for two K+ ions that are outside the cell.
  b) exchanges three K+ ions inside the cell for two Na+ ions that are outside the cell.
  c) exchanges two Na+ ions inside the cell for three K+ ions that are outside the cell.
  d) exchanges two K+ ions inside the cell for every three Na+ ions that are outside the cell.
  e) exchanges two K+ ions inside the cell for every two Na+ ions that are outside the cell.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A



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