Q6 / 60 · NEST (NISER) 2020 (Session 2) · Biology

Graphical representation of action potential across the membrane of a neuron is shown below. The different stages of the action potential are shown with numbers 1 to 5 . Choose the correct statement about the $\mathrm{Na}^{+}$and $\mathrm{K}^{+}$ion concentration across the membrane in stage 4 .
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  • Correct answer
    A
    Opening of $\mathrm{K}^{+}$ion channels, leading to $\mathrm{K}^{+}$efflux.
  • B
    Equilibrium is reached between $\mathrm{Na}^{+}$and $\mathrm{K}^{+}$across the membrane.
  • C
    Both $\mathrm{K}^{+}$and $\mathrm{Na}^{+}$ion channels are open leading to more $\mathrm{K}^{+}$influx than that of $\mathrm{Na}^{+}$.
  • D
    Opening of $\mathrm{Na}^{+}$ion channels, leading to $\mathrm{Na}^{+}$efflux.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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