When a neuron is an resting state, i e , not conducting any...

When a neuron is an resting state,

i e

, not conducting any impulse, the axonal membrane is

Options

Aequally permeable to both $\mathrm{Na}^{+}$ and $\mathrm{K}^{+}$ ions
Bimpermeable to both $\mathrm{Na}^{+}$ and $\mathrm{K}^{+}$ ions
Ccomparatively more permeable to $\mathrm{K}^{+}$ ions and nearly impermeable to $\mathrm{Na}^{+}$ ions
Dcomparatively more permeable to $\mathrm{Na}^{+}$ ions and nearly impermeable to $\mathrm{K}^{+}$ ions

Correct answer

C. comparatively more permeable to $\mathrm{K}^{+}$ ions and nearly impermeable to $\mathrm{Na}^{+}$ ions

Step-by-step solution

Neurons are excitable cells because their membrane are in a polarised state. Different types of selectively permeable channels are present on the neural membrane. When a neuron is not conducting any impulse, ie, resting, the axonal membrane is comparatively more permeable to potassium ion

\left(\mathrm{K}^{+}\right)

and nearly impermeable to sodium ion \left(\mathrm{Na}^{+}\right).

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