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For most neurons, the extracellular concentration of chloride ions (Cl-) is 108 mM, while the intracellular concentration of Cl- is 5 mM. a. Use Nernst equation to calculate the equilibrium potential of Cl-

For most neurons, the extracellular concentration of chloride ions (Cl-) is 108 mM, while the intracellular concentration of Cl- is 5 mM. a. Use Nernst equation to calculate the equilibrium potential of Cl-

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For most neurons, the extracellular concentration of chloride ions (Cl-) is 108 mM, while
the intracellular concentration of Cl- is 5 mM.
a. Use Nernst equation to calculate the equilibrium potential of Cl-


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Here using nernst equation we can easily calculate the equilibrium potential of Cl-. But, the sign of the potential is very much important as with reversal of the sign of the potential the direction of Cl- will also be changed. 

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