Resting potential

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  • Created on: 15-10-13 19:42
What is the typical value for a resting potential?
-70mv
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Membrane is said to be _________
Polarised
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How are Sodium ions and potassium ions passed across the membrane?
by active transport via a sodium ion potassium ion pump
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Sodium ions are transported ______ of the axon
Out
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Potassium ions are transported _____ the axon
Into
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How many sodium ions are pumped out and how many potassium ions are pumped in
3 sodium ions, 2 potassium ions
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What does this create?
Uneven distribution of charge
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Sodium ion channels ________
Close
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Potassium ion channels ________
Open to allow potassium ions to diffuse out
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Which is more positively charged, outside of the axon or inside?
Outside
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Membrane is said to be _________

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Polarised

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How are Sodium ions and potassium ions passed across the membrane?

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Sodium ions are transported ______ of the axon

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Potassium ions are transported _____ the axon

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