A nerve is polarized or in a resting state when:

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The nerve is polarized or in a resting state when a balance exists between positive sodium ions on the outside of the nerve membrane and negative potassium ions on the inside of the membrane. A resting state or polarization is achieved when there is a balance of ions, not a change or depolarization of ions. This is a partial answer. The nerve membrane becomes less
permeable to sodium ions and keeps them on the outside of the nerve membrane and the potassium ions remain inside the nerve membrane. Calcium (CA⁺⁺⁾ ions are not involved with nerve conduction. The sodium (Na⁺) and potassium (K⁺) ions are not together inside the nerve membrane.

A Nerve Is Polarized or in a Resting State When