NEET Biology NEET PYQ-Neural Control and Coordination

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    When a neuron is an resting state, ie, not conducting any impulse, the axonal membrane is [AIPMT (S) 2011]

    A) equally permeable to both \[N{{a}^{+}}\] and \[{{K}^{+}}\] ions

    B) impermeable to both \[N{{a}^{+}}\] and \[{{K}^{+}}\] ions

    C) comparatively more permeable to \[{{K}^{+}}\] ions and nearly impermeable to \[N{{a}^{+}}\] ions

    D) comparatively more permeable to \[N{{a}^{+}}\] ions and nearly impermeable to \[{{K}^{+}}\]ions

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [C] 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 \[({{K}^{+}})\] and nearly impermeable to sodium ion \[(N{{a}^{+}})\].


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