During the conduction of a nerve impulse along a neuron,what is the nature of the electrical charge on the inner side of the plasma membrane?

  • A
    First positive,then negative,and then continuously negative
  • B
    First negative,then positive,and then continuously positive
  • C
    First positive,then negative,and then positive again
  • D
    First negative,then positive,and then negative again

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$R$: Ionic channels are absent in the area covered by myelin sheath; therefore,depolarization occurs only at the nodes of Ranvier,resulting in saltatory or jumping conduction.

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Select the correct option for the sodium-potassium pump.

Consider the statements as True/False:
$I$. The axoplasm inside the axon contains a high concentration of $K^{+}$ and negatively charged proteins.
$II$. The axoplasm inside the axon contains a low concentration of $Na^{+}$.
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$IV$. The fluid outside the axon contains a high concentration of $Mg^{++}$ and negatively charged proteins.
The correct option is:

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