Differentiate between Resting potential and Action potential.
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| Resting potential | Action potential |
|---|---|
| $1$. Nerve fiber is polarized. | $1$. Nerve fiber is depolarized (not polarized). |
| $2$. Inner side of the plasmalemma is negatively charged,and the outer side is positively charged. | $2$. Inner side of the plasmalemma is positively charged,and the outer side is negatively charged. |
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