Unraveling the Potassium Diffusion Potential
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Which ion is primarily responsible for the resting potential inside the fiber?

  • Chloride ions
  • Sodium ions
  • Potassium ions (correct)
  • Calcium ions
  • What is the Nernst potential corresponding to the high ratio of potassium ions inside to outside the membrane?

  • +61 millivolts
  • +94 millivolts
  • -35 millivolts
  • -94 millivolts (correct)
  • What is the ratio of sodium ions from inside to outside the membrane?

  • 1 : 35
  • 35 : 1
  • 0.1 : 1 (correct)
  • 1 : 0.1
  • What is the calculated Nernst potential for the inside of the membrane based on the ratio of sodium ions?

    <p>+61 millivolts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ion has slight permeability through the nerve membrane due to the minute diffusion through leak channels?

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

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