Resting Membrane Potential

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the value of this for potassium is closest to that of the resting membrane potential of body cells
Equilibrium Potential
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refers to how easily a specific ion will leave the cell down its concentration gradient
Permeability
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this us how some potassium ions will always leave the cell
Leak potassium channel
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through the activity of this, the exchange of sodium and potassium ions will ensure that the hyperpolarisation isn't sustained
Sodium potassium pump
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the period in which the sodium ion channels are closed and no further stimulation of the nerve cell occurs
Refractory period
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the equation used to calculate the equilibrium potential of an ion
Nernst equation
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Card 2

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refers to how easily a specific ion will leave the cell down its concentration gradient

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Permeability

Card 3

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this us how some potassium ions will always leave the cell

Back

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Card 4

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through the activity of this, the exchange of sodium and potassium ions will ensure that the hyperpolarisation isn't sustained

Back

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Card 5

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the period in which the sodium ion channels are closed and no further stimulation of the nerve cell occurs

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