What does the extracellular fluid of an axon contain in a resting state?

  • A
    High concentration of $K^+$ and high concentration of $Na^+$
  • B
    Low concentration of $K^+$ and low concentration of $Na^+$
  • C
    Low concentration of $K^+$ and high concentration of $Na^+$
  • D
    High concentration of $K^+$ and low concentration of $Na^+$

Explore More

Similar Questions

Given is the diagrammatic representation of impulse conduction through an axon (at points $A$ and $B$). View the diagram and arrange the steps of impulse conduction.
$I.$ The polarity of the membrane at site $A$ is reversed and depolarized,i.e.,the outer surface becomes negatively charged and the inner side becomes positively charged,generating a nerve impulse.
$II.$ $A$ stimulus causes a disturbance to the membrane at site $A$ of the nerve fibre,resulting in the leakage of $Na^+$ ions inside the nerve fibre.
$III.$ On the outer surface,current flows from site $B$ to site $A$ to complete the circuit of current flow. Hence,the polarity at the site is reversed,and an action potential is generated at site $B$. The impulse (action potential) generated at site $A$ arrives at site $B$. The sequence is repeated along the length of the axon and consequently,the impulse is conducted.
$IV.$ 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 $B$.

When an impulse passes,the membrane is depolarized and the charge of the cells is

When a stimulus is applied to the membrane of a neuron,it causes a rapid influx of

During the conduction of a nerve impulse along a neuron,what is the nature of the electrical charge on the inner side of the plasma membrane?

Which of these processes occur during repolarisation of nerve fibre?
$(I)$. Open $Na^+$ channel
$(II)$. Closed $Na^+$ channel
$(III)$. Closed $K^+$ channel
$(IV)$. Open $K^+$ channel

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo