Question

The membrane of an unstimulated neuron is unpolarised.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B

False

The membrane of an unstimulated neuron is polarised—that is, there is a difference in electrical charge between the outside and inside of the membrane. In the normal resting condition, the outer side of the nerve fiber carries a positive charge, due to the presence of more Na+ ions outside the axon membrane.