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Resting membrane potential of neurons is _, while during active membrane potential the inner membrane surface becomes more _ than the outside.

Correct answer: D. -70 mV ; positive

  • A. +70 mV ; negative
  • B. -70 mV ; negative
  • C. +70 mV ; positive
  • D. -70 mV ; positive

Explanation

During the resting state, the membrane potential arises because the membrane is predominantly permeable to K+. An action potential begins at the axon hillock as a result of depolarisation. During depolarisation, voltage-gated sodium ion channels open due to an electrical stimulus. During active membrane potential, the inner membrane surface becomes more positive than the outside.

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