Resting Potential Flashcards
0
Q
energy-requiring Sodium/Potassium Pump
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helps establish resting potential by actively transporting 3 Na+ out and 2K+ in
1
Q
Resting potential of most neurons
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is -70mV
more positive outside
less positive inside
2
Q
Polarized
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large electro-chemical difference between inside/out (positive/negative)
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