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4 February, 01:33

24. An investigator examines voltages resulting from changes in membrane permeabilities. If the cell membrane suddenly had 100 potassium channels per square micron open and the number of leak channels were about 1 per square micron, they would drive the cell to what voltage value

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  1. 4 February, 01:54
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    Generally, K + ions ensures re-polarization of the membrane potential. It always ensures that the neuron returns its resting state, protecting the neurons and ensuring episode of rest before the next action potential.

    K + does this by leaving the axon, making the inner layer more negative. This is resting membrane potential. Because there are many K + channels for leakages out of the neuronal axons.

    Therefore, in this scenario, he neuron will return to its resting membrane potential state which between values - 50 to - 75mV.

    Therefore the value of the potential will be - 60mV, or within the range of - 50 to - 60mV. This is because the neuron is is non - excitable.
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