WAEC - Biology (1992 - No. 14)
When an axon is at rest, the concentration of ions on either side of the membrane are different. Which of the following is correct about the concentrations of ions on either side of the membrane?
There is an excess of potassium ions inside the axon and an excess of sodium ions outside
The inside of the axon becomes positively charged while the outside is negatively charged
There is an excess of sodium ions on the inner side of the axon
Chloride and potassium ions begin to move acrossthe membrane
Calcium ions accumulate on the upper side of the axon