Human Physiology
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ISBN: 9781259864629
Author: Fox, Stuart Ira
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 6, Problem 10RA
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To determine:
The characteristic features of
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There are two types of pumps present: Symport pumps and antiport pumps. In an antiport pump, one substance is transported in one direction and the other is transported in the opposite direction. For example, the sodium-potassium pump is an example of antiport. In symport pumps the substance moves from a higher concentration to a lower concentration.
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In nerve cells, sodium-potassium pumps exchange two K^++start superscript, plus, end superscript for three Na^++start superscript, plus, end superscript across the cell membrane. What is the primary purpose of this exchange?
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b.To increase the concentration of K+ outside the cell
c.To propagate an action potential
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Which of these statements about ion movement through the plasmamembrane is true?a. Movement of Na+ out of the cell requires energy (ATP).b. When Ca2+binds to proteins in ion channels, the diffusion of Na+into the cell is inhibited.c. Specific ion channels regulate the diffusion of Na+ through theplasma membrane.d. All of these are true
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