Physiology Flashcards
1
Q
What is the equilibrium potential for:
K+
A
E K+ ~ -95mV
2
Q
What is the equilibrium potential for:
Na+
A
E Na+ ~ +70mV
3
Q
What is the equilibrium potential for:
Cl-
A
E Cl- ~ -76mV
4
Q
What is the equilibrium potential for:
Ca2+
A
E Ca2+ ~ +125
5
Q
If an ion’s equilibrium potential (Em) becomes less negative (moves towards zero), this results in what?
A
Depolarization
6
Q
If an ion equilibrium potential (Em) becomes more negative (further from zero), this results in what?
A
Hyperpolarization