The passage of nerve impulse is associated with increase in permeability of which of the following ion:

Correct answer: A. Sodium

  • A. Sodium
  • B. Potassium
  • C. Organic ions
  • D. Inorganic ions

Explanation

Depolarization at the start of a nerve impulse occurs when sodium channels open and membrane permeability to sodium rises. Potassium permeability increases later as the neuron repolarizes.

Written and checked by , editorLast updated
Report an error

The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.

Prefer email? [email protected]

Practise General Psychology

874 free General Psychology MCQs from Psychology, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.

Discussion

Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.

No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.

Exams that ask Psychology questions like this

Psychology is on this paper prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for it.

More General Psychology questions