Physiology Flashcards

1
Q

What is the equilibrium potential for:
K+

A

E K+ ~ -95mV

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2
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What is the equilibrium potential for:
Na+

A

E Na+ ~ +70mV

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3
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What is the equilibrium potential for:
Cl-

A

E Cl- ~ -76mV

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4
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What is the equilibrium potential for:
Ca2+

A

E Ca2+ ~ +125

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5
Q

If an ion’s equilibrium potential (Em) becomes less negative (moves towards zero), this results in what?

A

Depolarization

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6
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If an ion equilibrium potential (Em) becomes more negative (further from zero), this results in what?

A

Hyperpolarization

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