AIPMT PRELIMS2004Zoology-Neurobiology

AIPMT PRELIMS 2004 Zoology Resting Membrane Potential MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

In the resting state of the neural membrane, diffusion due to concentration gradients, if allowed, would drive :-

A

K⁺ and Na⁺ out of the cell

B

Na⁺ into the cell

C

Na⁺ out of the cell

D

K⁺ into the cell

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

In the resting state, Na⁺ would diffuse out of the cell due to the concentration gradient, while K⁺ would diffuse in.

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