Resting Membrane Potential Flashcards
1
Q
What is the resting membrane potential?
A
When the membrane is said to be at rest.
2
Q
What is permeability?
A
Ion channels control ion permeability. A change in membrane voltage will open the gate.
3
Q
What is the concentration gradient?
A
Intra and extracellular concentrations.
4
Q
What are ion pumps?
A
They establish and maintain ionic concentration gradients.
