Assertion $(A)$: The axonal membrane of the neuron is more permeable to sodium ion $(Na^+)$ and nearly impermeable to potassium $(K^+)$.
Reason $(R)$: In a resting state,a neuron does not conduct any impulse.
Reason $(R)$: In a resting state,a neuron does not conduct any impulse.
- AIf both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
- BIf both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
- CIf the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
- DIf the Assertion is incorrect but the Reason is correct.
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