Chapter 10, Problem 2CYU

Summary Introduction

To review:

The effect on action potential in the sarcolemma due to hyponatremia.

Introduction:

The two ions involved in the generation of the action potential are sodium and potassium ions. A proper gradient of these ions is maintained across the two sides of the plasma membrane. Hyponatremia is an abnormal condition in which the levels of sodium ions are low in blood and extracellular fluid.