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What effect does the leaking of potassium across the membrane have on the membrane potential of Kevin's neurons?
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∙ 10y ago
It makes the inside of the neurons more negative.
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-60mV to -70mV
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Action potential
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Diffusion
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may be there are specific arrangement of sodium and potassium ion channels in neurons which is not found in any other cell andthis arrangement is necessary for action potential generation but i am ot sure what kind of arrangement is needed for action potential generation and what kind is presentr in neurons and other cells .
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