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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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Comparative more permeble of `K^+` ions and nearly impermeable to `Na^+` ions

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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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