membrane potential Flashcards
1
Q
membrane potential
A
difference between the total electric activity inside and outside the cell, the inside is more negative and the outside more positive
2
Q
membrane potential pt .2
A
equilibrium steady state between the concentration and electrical force when both forces are equally as strong
3
Q
what is the resting potential
A
around -70mv
4
Q
why is the resting potential negative
A
the total of all charges in the cell is negative
5
Q
why does the potential fluctuate
A
cells are continuously flowing in and out
