Question

- Assertion (A): The imbalance in concentration of Na+, K+ and proteins generates action
potential
Reason (R) : To maintain the unequal distribution of Na* and K' the neurons use
electrical energy.
a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
c) (A) is true but (R) is false
d) Both (A) and (R) are false​

Answer 1

Answer:-

To maintain the unequal distribution of Na

+

and ?K

+

ions, the nerves uses chemical energy in form of ATP to actively transport Na

+

ion out of cell and more K

+

inside the cell.