In a resting neuron,the axonal membrane is
- ANearly impermeable to potassium ions $(K^+)$
- BImpermeable to positively charged proteins present in the axoplasm
- CComparatively more permeable to $K^+$
- DCompletely permeable to sodium ions $(Na^+)$
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