When a neuron is in resting state i.e. not conducting any impulse, the axonal membrane is
A. Comparatively more permeable to `K^(+)` ions and nearly impermeable to `Na^(+)` ions.
B. Comparatively more permeable to `Na^(+)` ions and nearly impermeable to `K^(+)` ions
C. Equally permeable to both `Na^(+) and K^(+)` ions
D. Impermeable to both `Na^(+) and K^(+)` ions