NEETBiologyNeural Control and CoordinationMCQ+4 / −1
When a neuron is in resting state i.e., not conducting any impulse, the axonal membrane is
- Acomparatively more permeable to Na+ ions and nearly impermeable to K+ ions
- Bequally permeable to both Na+ and K+ ions
- Cimpermeable to both Na+ and K+ ions
- Dcomparatively more permeable to K+ ions and nearly impermeable to Na+ ions.
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Correct answer: D
When a neuron is in resting state i.e., not conducting any impulse, the axonal membrane is comparatively more permeable to K+ ion and nearly impermeable to Na+ ions.
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