A resting membrane is and has a membrane potential of

70 mv

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polarised

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depolarised

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-70 mv

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Solution

The correct options are
B polarised
D -70 mv
In the resting stage, the outside of the nerve fibre carries a positive charge. This is called polarised state. This polarisation is due to the more ${Na}^{+}$ ions outside the axon membrane. The membrane potential of this membrane is -70 mv.

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A resting neuron is and has a membrane potential of .

A.	Repolarization	I.	Electrochemical equilibrium at -70 mV
B.	Resting potential	II.	Influx of ${Na}^{+}$ ions
C.	Hyperpolarization	III.	Voltage gated $K^{+}$ channel opens
D.	Depolarization	IV.	Membrane potential going beyond -70 mV

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