Resting Potential

Question 1

When a cell has resting potential, how is its composition?

Answer 1

Inside is more negative than the outside

Question 2

Resting Potential relates to the

Answer 2

Gradients of ions across the cell membrane

Question 3

What are cations important for neuron functions?

Answer 3

K+ and Na+ and Ca2+

Question 4

K+ has a higher concentration

Answer 4

In the neuron

Question 5

Na+ and Ca+ have higher concentrations

Answer 5

Outside of the neuron

Question 6

What are anions important for neuron functions?

Answer 6

Organic anions and Cl-

Question 7

Organic ions have a higher concentration

Answer 7

Inside the cell

Question 8

Cl- is much higher

Answer 8

Outside of the cell

Question 9

What are forces that drive neuron across the membrane?

Answer 9

• Electrical force from membrane potentials

- Chemical / Diffusion Forces that relate to the concentration gradients