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

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

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Equally permeable to both `Na^(+)` and `K^(+)` ions

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Impermeable to both `Na^(+)` and `K^(+)` ions

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

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