Consider the following statements:1. Even when a nerve cell is not conducting an impulse, it is actively transporting K+ and Na+ ions in and out respectively against their concentration gradients at the expense of energy2. As a consequence of the operation of the Na- K pump, there is a concentration gradient for Na+ and K+ ions.3. As a result, K+ diffuse out of the cell, and Na+ ions into the cell.4. Eventually, there is difference in charge on either said of the membrane, positive inside and negative outside.Which of the above statements is/are untrue?

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Consider the following statements:<br>1. Even when a nerve cell is not conducting an impulse, it is actively transporting K+ and Na+ ions in and out respectively against their concentration gradients at the expense of energy<br>2. As a consequence of the operation of the Na- K pump, there is a concentration gradient for Na+ and K+ ions.<br>3. As a result, K+ diffuse out of the cell, and Na+ ions into the cell.<br>4. Eventually, there is difference in charge on either said of the membrane, positive inside and negative outside.<br>Which of the above statements is/are untrue?