Human Physiology
Human Physiology
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ISBN: 9781259864629
Author: Fox, Stuart Ira
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 6, Problem 10bCP
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Role of Na+/ K+ (sodium ions/potassium ions) pump in establishing resting membrane potential.

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Resting membrane potential is defined as the membrane potential of cells which do not take part in producing impulse. It is largely affected by the extracellular concentration of potassium ions. Na+/ K+ pumps are primary active transport carriers present in all the cells of the body.

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