Which of these correctly describes the distribution of ions on eitherside of an axon when it is not conducting a nerve signal?a. more sodium ions (Na+) outside and more potassium ions (K+)insideb. more K+ outside and more Na+ insidec. charged protein outside and Na+ and K+ insided. Na+ and K+ outside and water only insidee. chloride ions (Cl−) outside and K+ and Na+ inside

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Which of these correctly describes the distribution of ions on either
side of an axon when it is not conducting a nerve signal?
a. more sodium ions (Na+) outside and more potassium ions (K+)
inside
b. more K+ outside and more Na+ inside
c. charged protein outside and Na+ and K+ inside
d. Na+ and K+ outside and water only inside
e. chloride ions (Cl−) outside and K+ and Na+ inside

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