NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

BRAIN

CEREBELLUM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
True or False:A resting neurone isn’t using any ATP
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A neuron at rest is negatively charged: the inside of a cell is approximately 70 millivolts more negative than the outside (−70 mV, note that this number varies by neuron type and by species).

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: At rest, the membrane of the neuron is more permeable to sodium than to potassium. This statement is false. Corrected statement: At rest, the membrane of the neuron is more permeable to potassium than sodium.

Detailed explanation-3: -Which of the following is not true regarding the establishment of a neuron’s resting membrane potential? answer : Electrical forces do not push sodium ions into the cell.

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