NEETZoologyNeural Control and Coordination
Mark the not correct statement w.r.t the diagram shown.
Options
- AThe electrical potential difference across the plasma membrane at site A is called the action potential.
- BCurrent flows on the inner surface from site A to site B.
- CThe action potential generated at site B arrives at site A.
- DAll are correct statements.
Correct answer
C. The action potential generated at site B arrives at site A.
Step-by-step solution
The electrical potential difference across the plasma membrane at the site A is called the action potential, which is in fact termed as a nerve impulse. At sites immediately ahead, the axon (e.g., site B) membrane has a positive charge on the outer surface and a negative charge on its inner surface. As a result, a current flows on the inner surface from site A to site B. On the outer surface current flows from site B to site A (Figure 21.2) to complete the circuit of current flow. Hence, the polarity at the site is