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When a neuron is in resting state i.e. n...

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

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 `K^+` ions and `Na^+` ions

D

Comparatively more permeable `K^+` to ions and nearly impermeable to `Na^+` ions

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