Questions and Answers
What are sodium ions?
Positively charged particles (cations) that play a vital role in physiological processes.
What is the Na+/K+ pump?
A membrane protein that actively transports sodium out of and potassium into cells.
What is the cell membrane?
The protective barrier surrounding the cell that regulates what enters and exits.
What is the region of higher Na+ concentration?
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What is the region of lower Na+ concentration?
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Label the stages of mitosis in the correct order:
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Study Notes
Sodium-Potassium Pump Overview
- Sodium ions (Na+) are essential for various physiological processes including nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction.
- The Na+/K+ pump is a vital membrane protein that regulates sodium and potassium levels inside and outside of cells by actively transporting ions against their concentration gradients.
- The cell membrane is a selectively permeable barrier that separates the interior of the cell from the external environment, playing a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis.
Sodium Concentration Regions
- The region of higher Na+ concentration typically exists outside the cell, essential for creating a concentration gradient that drives various cellular functions.
- The region of lower Na+ concentration is found inside the cell, where the Na+/K+ pump actively moves sodium ions out to maintain this gradient.
Mitosis Sequence
- Mitosis consists of several stages: prophase, prometaphase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, and cytokinesis, which must occur in that specific order for proper cell division.
- Each phase plays a critical role in ensuring that the genetic material is correctly replicated and divided between two daughter cells.
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