If the membrane potential of a neuron drops to -55mV and sodium ions start to flow from outside to inside the neuron at this moment. How much energy will be released or used up during this flow of sodium ions if the concentration of sodium ions outside and inside the membrane was 1.5 M and 0.75 M respectively.

If the membrane potential of a neuron drops to -55mV and sodium ions start to flow from outside to inside the neuron at this moment. How much energy will be released or used up during this flow of sodium ions if the concentration of sodium ions outside and inside the membrane was 1.5 M and 0.75 M respectively.

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Lauralee Sherwood

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Chapter4: Principles Of Neural And Hormonal Communication

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