General Physics, 2nd Edition
General Physics, 2nd Edition
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780471522782
Author: Morton M. Sternheim
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 18, Problem 4RQ
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In the resting state of an axon. there are far more _ions on the outside of the membrane than inside and far more __ ions on the inside than outside.

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