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At rest, which ion does the axonal membrane almost block?
APotassium
BHydrogen
CMagnesium
DSodium
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Sodium
The resting membrane is nearly impermeable to sodium ions, which keeps Na+ high outside.
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