MCQ
When a neuron is in resting state $i.e.$, not conducting any impulse, the axonal membrane is
  • A
    comparatively more permeable to $Na^+$ ions and nearly impermeable to $K^+$ ions
  • B
    equally permeable to both $Na^+$ and $K^+$ ions
  • C
    impermeable to both $Na^+$ and $K^+$ ions
  • comparatively more permeable to $K^+$ ions and nearly impermeable to $Na^+$ ions.

Answer

Correct option: D.
comparatively more permeable to $K^+$ ions and nearly impermeable to $Na^+$ ions.
d
(d) : When a neuron is not conducting any impulse, $i.e.$, resting, the axonal membrane is comparatively more permeable to potassium ions $(K^+)$ and nearly impermeable to sodium ions $(Na^+)$.

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