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(LE 2) The Nervous System Flashcards

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What is membrane potential?

A

difference in charge across membranes

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2
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What is the resting membrane potential of most cells?

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-70mV

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What is equilibrium membrane potential?

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voltage across cell membrane if only 1 ion could diffuse

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What is the equilibrium potential of sodium? potassium?

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Na+ = +66mV
K+ = -90mV

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