What is the nature of the reversal potential in a neuron?

  • A
    It is always negative.
  • B
    It is always positive.
  • C
    It is always neutral.
  • D
    It depends on the specific ion and its electrochemical gradient.

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Regarding the $Na^+ - K^+$ pump:
$(A)$ It transports $3\, Na^+$ ions inside and $2\, K^+$ ions outside.
$(B)$ It maintains the ionic gradient through active transport.
$(C)$ It works against the concentration gradient.
Which of the above statements are incorrect?

Which of the following statements is/are correct?
$(a)$ The electrical potential difference across the resting plasma membrane is called the resting potential.
$(b)$ $Na^+$ ions are responsible for the generation of an action potential.
$(c)$ $A$ nerve impulse is an action potential.

During resting potential,the axonal membrane is more permeable to.........

Assertion: The imbalance in concentration of $Na^+$,$K^+$ and proteins generates resting potential.
Reason: To maintain the unequal distribution of $Na^+$ and $K^+$,the neurons use electrical energy.

The nerve fibre in its resting stage is

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