Neuronal Cell Membrane and Resting Membrane Potential Quiz
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Why is the resting membrane potential (RMP) not exactly equal to the equilibrium potential of K ion?

  • Due to the presence of positive ion concentration gradient from outside to inside
  • Due to the high permeability ratio of Na ions
  • Due to the permeability of Na and Cl ions in addition to K ions (correct)
  • Due to the low permeability ratio of K ions
  • What is the Nernst potential of K?

  • -100 mV
  • -94 mV (correct)
  • -86 mV
  • -70 mV
  • What does Goldman's equation take into account when calculating the RMP?

  • Only the permeability ratio of K ions
  • All electrolytes with their permeability ratios (correct)
  • The equilibrium potential of K ion only
  • Only the concentration gradient of positive ions
  • What causes electronegativity inside the membrane according to the text?

    <p>Diffusion of positive ions to the inside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the resting membrane potential (RMP)?

    <p>The electrical potential difference across the plasma membrane of a cell at rest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What creates an electro-chemical gradient across the cell membrane?

    <p>The active Na-K ATPase pump on the cell membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What provides the basis for cell signaling?

    <p>Resting membrane potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ions have a higher concentration inside the cell compared to outside?

    <p>K+ only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cell membrane highly permeable to?

    <p>Potassium ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ion is relatively impermeable to the cell membrane?

    <p>Sodium (Na) ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of force initially causes potassium (K) to move out of the cell?

    <p>Chemical gradient force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is generated as potassium (K) leaks out and carries positive electrical charge to the outside of the cell?

    <p>Diffusion potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Nernst potential associated with?

    <p>Equilibrium of potassium outflux</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Nernst equation help calculate for any univalent ion at normal body temperature?

    <p>Electromotive force (EMF)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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