STANDARDZoology-Neural Control and Coordination

STANDARD Zoology Nerve Impulse MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Nerve impulse initiates with the movements of or Neuron becomes an electrically charged cell by the diffusion of

A

K⁺

B

Mg²⁺

C

Ca²⁺

D

Na⁺

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Nerve impulse is initiated by the movement of Na⁺ from Na⁺/K⁺ pump, making the membrane more positive inside the plasma membrane than outside and thus generating an action potential at +0 – +30mv.

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