Neural Control and Coordination Question 25

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

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(a) K+into the cell

(b) K+and Na+out of the cell

(c) Na+into the cell

(d) Na+out of the cell

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Answer : c

Hints & Solutions

(c) In a resting state of the neural membrane, Na+concentration is higher on the outer side and K+concentration is more within the cell. This concentration gradient is maintained by voltage gated channels. Hence if diffusion is allowed Na+would enter the cell and K+would leave.



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