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.

1 Answer

Answer :

(d) comparatively more permeable to K+ ions and
nearly impermeable to Na+ ions.

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