The conduction of nerve impulse is a

  • A
    Biochemical phenomenon
  • B
    Electrochemical phenomenon
  • C
    Physical phenomenon
  • D
    Bio-physiological phenomenon

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Which of the following statements is/are correct?
$(a)$ The electrical potential difference across the resting plasma membrane is called the resting potential.
$(b)$ $Na^+$ ions are responsible for the generation of an action potential.
$(c)$ $A$ nerve impulse is an action potential.

For the propagation of a nerve impulse along a nerve fiber,what is the sequence of change in the electrical potential difference across the axolemma?

When a stimulus is applied to the membrane of a neuron,it causes a rapid influx of

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 $Na^{+}$.
$III$. The fluid outside the axon contains a low concentration of $K^{+}$.
$IV$. The fluid outside the axon contains a high concentration of $Mg^{++}$ and negatively charged proteins.
The correct option is:

During the transmission of a nerve impulse,the potential inside the membrane undergoes which of the following changes in charge?

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