Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Which way does the ion move and why?

Na+

F=23100 cal/V*mol

Vm = -60mV

R =2cal/mol*K

T = 300K

Inside 50mM

Outside 150mM

  A.

Into the cell due to charge and concentration

  B.

Out of the cell due to charge and concentration

  C.

Out of the cell due to charge

  D.

Into the cell due to concentration.

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A membrane made up of a lipid bilayer with proteins incorporated in it surrounds all animal cells. The membrane acts as an insulator as well as a diffusion barrier for ions moving across it. The difference in electric potential between the interior and exterior of a biological cell is known as the membrane potential.

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