What principal mechanisms and molecular mechanisms are responsible for maintaining resting potential in neurons?
A resting neuron has a voltage across its membrane called the
resting membrane potential, or simply the resting potential.
The resting potential is determined by concentration gradients of
ions across the membrane and by membrane permeability to the
ion.
In a resting neuron, there are concentration gradients across the
membrane for sodium and potassium. ions move down their gradients
via channels, leading to a separation of charge that creates the
resting potential.
The membrane is much more permeable to potassium than sodium.so
,the resting potential is close to the equilibrium potential of
potassium.
What principal mechanisms and molecular mechanisms are responsible for maintaining resting potential in neurons?
what is the function of ATP in maintaining the resting membrane potential and during the conduction of the action potential?
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