Question
Compare the following: Resting potential and action potential

Answer

Resting potential and action potential:
  Resting potential   Action potential
1. It is the potential difference across the nerve fibre when there is no conduction of nerve impulse. 1. It is the potential difference across nerve fibre when there is conduction of nerve impulse.
2. The membrane is more permeable to $K ^{+}$ions than to $Na ^{+}$ions. 2. The membrane is more permeable to $Na ^{+}$ions than to $K ^{+}$ions.

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