When a neuron is in resting state i.e. not conducting any impulse, the axonal membrane is

Options

A. comparatively more permeable to `Na^(+)` ions and nearly impermeable to `K^(+)` ions
B. equally permeable to both `Na^(+)` and `K^(+)` ions
C. impermeable to both `Na^(+)` and `K^(+)` ions
D. comparatively more permeable to `K^(+)` ions and nearly impermeable to `Na^(+)` ions

Answer

D