Answer the following questions about the resting membrane potential of cells (in other words, the electrochemical gradient of a cell at rest). 1. In regards to Na+ and K+, what is the ionic gradient of these ions across the plasma membrane? 2. What is the electrical charge just inside the plasma membrane and just outside the plasma membrane of a cell at rest? 3. What maintains this electrochemical gradient?

Answer the following questions about the resting membrane potential of cells (in other words, the electrochemical gradient of a cell at rest). 1. In regards to Na+ and K+, what is the ionic gradient of these ions across the plasma membrane? 2. What is the electrical charge just inside the plasma membrane and just outside the plasma membrane of a cell at rest? 3. What maintains this electrochemical gradient?

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter3: The Plasma Membrane And Membrane Potential

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7UC: Describe the contribution of each of the following to establishing and maintaining membrane...

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