AIPMT PRELIMS2000Zoology-Nervous System

AIPMT PRELIMS 2000 Zoology Nerve Impulse MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Depolarization of axolema during nerve conduction takes place because of :

A

Equal amount of Na⁺ & K⁺ move out across axolema

B

Na⁺ move inside and K⁺ move more out side

C

More Na⁺ outside

D

None

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

During depolarization, sodium ions (Na⁺) move into the neuron, causing the inside to become more positive compared to the outside.

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