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Neural Control and Coordination — BIOLOGY STD 11 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceBIOLOGYNeural Control and Coordination2 Marks
Question
Why is the axoplasm of a resting axon negatively charged?
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Answer

  • The resting membrane is impermeable to the negatively charged proteins of the axoplasm.
  • An active sodium pump transports three sodium ions to the outside, but two potassium ions only come inside.

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