What is a polarised nerve fiber?

  • A
    $A$ state where the axonal membrane has a positive charge on the outside and a negative charge on the inside.
  • B
    $A$ state where the axonal membrane has a negative charge on the outside and a positive charge on the inside.
  • C
    $A$ state where the axonal membrane has no charge on either side.
  • D
    $A$ state where the axonal membrane has a positive charge on both sides.

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