When a neuron is in resting state i.e., not conducting any impulse, the axonal membrane is:

Question

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 (D) Comparatively more permeable to K+ ions and nearly impermeable to Na+ ions

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A neuron is the structural and functional unit of the nervous system. The neuron during resting state, i.e., when not conducting any impulse, the axonal membrane is comparatively more permeable to K+ ion and nearly impermeable to Na+ ions.

Q. When a neuron is in resting state i.e., not conducting any impulse, the axonal membrane is:

Comparatively more permeable to Na⁺ ions and nearly impermeable to K⁺ ions

Equally permeable to both Na⁺ and K⁺ ions

Impermeable to both Na⁺ and K⁺ ions

Comparatively more permeable to K⁺ ions and nearly impermeable to Na⁺ ions

A neuron is the structural and functional unit of the nervous system. The neuron during resting state, i.e., when not conducting any impulse, the axonal membrane is comparatively more permeable to K⁺ ion and nearly impermeable to Na⁺ ions.