When a neurone is a resting state, ie, not conducting any impulse, the axonal membrane is

equally permeable to both Na⁺ and K⁺ ions

impermeable to both Na⁺ and K⁺ ions

comparatively more permeable to K⁺ ions and nearly impermeable to Na⁺ ions

comparatively more permeable to Na⁺ ions and nearly impermeable to K⁺ ions

Solution

comparatively more permeable to K⁺ ions and nearly impermeable to Na⁺ ions

Neurones are excitable cells because their membrane is in a polarised state. Different types of selectively permeable channels are present on the neural membrane. When a neurone is not conduction any impulse, i.e. resting, the axonal membrane is comparatively more permeable to potassium ion (K⁺) and nearly impermeable to sodium ion (Na⁺)