Chapter 12.7, Problem 19WDL

Summary Introduction

To describe:

The concentration of ions ( ${\text{Na}}^{\text{+}}\text{,}{\text{K}}^{\text{+}}\text{,}\text{and}{\text{Cl}}^{\text{-}}$) along the entire neuron and ${\text{Ca}}^{{\text{2}}^{\text{+}}}$ at the synaptic knob and also describe the state of the gated channel.

Concept introduction:

The unequal distribution of positive and negative charge across the cell membrane results in membrane potential of a cell. The rise and fall in the membrane potential of an axon in a specific location cause a series of electrical response or action potential.