There are more than 2. Any molecule with a negative charge is an anion. Inside cells, these include bicarbonate, chloride, ATP, and any other molecule with phosphate groups, and amino acids having negative charge (glutamate, aspartate). So, there are a wide variety of intracellular anions.
No; the major intracellular anion is phosphate.
If the concentration of large intracellular anions..i.e. proteins, which are unable to cross the membrane due to their large size.. were to increase, the resting potential would reach a more negative state, a deviation from -70mV to a more negative value do to these anions.
Extracellular ions are ions found outside of a cell or tissue. This includes things in the interstitial spaces and fluids, ions in your blood, lymph and other fluids that help cushion or provide nutrition for a tissue.
The chief intracellular cation is potassium (K+). It plays a vital role in maintaining cell function, including membrane potential and cellular signaling. Potassium is involved in various cellular processes such as muscle contraction and nerve transmission.
Water (H2O) Salt (NaOH & KOH). Note, in mammalian cells, the intracellular and extracellular potassium and sodium levels are different. Potassium - Intracellular 139 millimolar, extracellular 4 millimolar Sodium - Intracellular 12 millimolar, extracellular 145 millimolar
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Potassium ions are the main intracellular ion that helps maintain osmotic pressure in the intracellular fluid (ICF). Potassium plays a crucial role in regulating cellular water content and facilitating proper cell function. Any imbalance in potassium levels can affect cell volume and disrupt normal cellular processes.
Water (H2O) Salt (NaOH & KOH). Note, in mammalian cells, the intracellular and extracellular potassium and sodium levels are different. Potassium - Intracellular 139 millimolar, extracellular 4 millimolar Sodium - Intracellular 12 millimolar, extracellular 145 millimolar
Cell membranes separate the intracellular and extracellular fluid compartments. The intracellular fluid is contained within the cells, while the extracellular fluid surrounds the cells. Transport proteins in the cell membrane regulate the movement of substances between these compartments.
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The principal anion of the intracellular fluid is phosphate, primarily in the form of phosphate ions (HPO₄²⁻ and H₂PO₄⁻). Phosphate plays a crucial role in cellular processes, including energy metabolism and the formation of nucleic acids. Additionally, it helps maintain the acid-base balance within cells. Other important anions present in smaller amounts include proteins and bicarbonate.
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