explain how does sodium potassium pump works?

Q: Define α-actins,

A: α-actins- Actinin is an actin-binding protein and a part of the actin crosslinking functional…

Q: How does active transport relate to the sodium-potassium pump?

A: Active transport requires energy for the transportation of solutes against the concentration…

Q: Define cation

A: An ion can be described as a molecule that bears an electrical charge. In physiology, the bodily…

Q: Compare the locations of intracellular fluid (ICF) and extracellular fluid (ECF).

A: Intracellular Fluid (ICF)  : It is form inside the cell membrane. Comprises cytosol.  concentration…

Q: describe what it means when a solute moves against its concentation gradient.

A: A concentration gradient is the difference between the concentration of any particle. A gradient is…

Q: Describe Diffusion of Ions Through Ion Channels Ions?

A: CELL MEMBRANE- It is also known as Plasma membrane or Cytoplasmic membrane. It is situated beneath…

Q: h) Depolarization of the T tubule membrane activates the sarcoplasmic reticulum via a) muscarinic…

A: INTRODUCTION          In the membrane structure T - tubule membrane is mainly associated with a…

Q: Define channel protein

A: Cellular transport is the term used to define how the substances move across the membrane of the…

Q: 1) a) explain the mechanism of our body to regulate the secretion of ADH b) describe isotonic…

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Q: For an open channel, what factors determine in which direction ions will move through that channel?

A: Ion channel, protein expressed by virtually all living cells that creates a pathway for charged ions…

Q: How do solvents or temperature affect membrane permeability?

A: Biological membranes cover the cells and maintain their interior.

Q: What are PDMS micro fluid channels?

A: The multidisciplinary area of biomedical engineering uses engineering concepts and methods to…

Q: The sodium ion concentration gradient points from

A: Active transport can be defined as the energy-requiring process that can be used to pump molecules…

Q: Which Four factors determine the magnitude of solute flux through a mediated-transport system?

A: Mediated transport refers to move to mediate by a membrane transport macromolecule. Substances…

Q: Name the subdivisions of the extracellular fluid compartment.

A: The extracellular fluid compartment can be defined as the type of compartment present outside the…

Q: How would eating a meal high in salt content affect the amount of fluid in the intracellular fluid…

A: BASIC INFORMATION  Intracellular fluid  it is the fluid which is present inside the cavity of the…

Q: Explain Ion homeostasis process.

A: The steady-state of chemical, physical, and, internal conditions maintained by living organisms is…

Q: How does the Na+/K+ ATPase pump keep cells from bursting due to osmosis

A: The Na+K+-ATPase pump assists cells in maintaining osmotic balance and membrane potential. Sodium…

Q: what happens to cells when the concentrations of nonpenetrating solutes across the cell membrane are…

A: Solutes can be penetrating or non-penetrating based on their ability to cross the membrane present…

Q: Explain Diffusion of Ions Through Ion Channels?

A: Passive transport is a mode of membrane transport where no energy is utilised for the transportation…

Q: How are sodium and potassium ions distributed across the plasma membrane? What creates this…

A: Membrane potential (also transmembrane potential or membrane voltage) is the difference in electric…

Q: What are ATP-Powered Pumps and the Intracellular Ionic Environment?

A: The P-class Na+/K+ ATPase pumps three Na+ ions out of and two K+ ions into the cell per ATP…

Q: What is phosphate transporter?

A: Phosphorous is an important mineral for the growth of the plant. It is important for energy…

Q: What is CF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein?

A: Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. Proteins are the macronutrients. They are essential…

Q: Is the function of pump membrane direct or indirect?

A: It may be direct or indirect .

Q: What is the Contribution of Ion Pumps?

A: Pumps, also known as transporters, are transmembrane proteins that actively transfer ions and/or…

Q: What is the basis of channel opening?

A: Ion channels are pore forming membrane proteins that allow ions to pass through the channel pore.…

Q: Sodium concentration in extracellular fluid is: O > potassium < potassium = potassium undetectable

A: When compared to only 5 g of iron and 0.06 g of copper, a typical human weighing 70 kg has…

Q: Define the term channel gating?

A: Cells are functional units of living organisms. For the proper functioning of multicellular…

Q: luid exchange in the venous end is considered osmosis or reverse osmosis

A: The cardiovascular system is responsible for circulating blood, gases, nutrients, etc from one cell…

Q: How do Centrioles work?

A: A cell is the fundamental unit of life. All living organisms are made up of one or many cells. All…