1E. The Action Potential Flashcards
1
Q
the membrane is composed of two layers of ___
A
phospholipid molecules
2
Q
a difference in electrical charge between the inside and outside of the
cell; maintained electrical gradient
A
polarization
3
Q
difference in voltage
A
resting potential
4
Q
a protein complex that repeatedly transports three sodium ions out of the cell while drawing two potassium ions in
A
sodium potassium pump
5
Q
if we now use a different electrode to increase the negative charge, we can produce ___, which means increase polarization
A
hyperpolarization
6
Q
A
