This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: In a resting nerve cell, which of the forces listed below will act to push sodium ions into the ... (Read 82 times)

viki

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 525
on: Jun 22, 2018
In a resting nerve cell, which of the forces listed below will act to push sodium ions into the cell?
 
  A) diffusion
  B) osmotic pressure
  C) sodium-potassium pump
  D) ion channel inactivation
  E) electrostatic pressure resulting from positive charge inside the axon

Question 2

The specialized pores located in the axon membrane that open or close are termed
 
  A) receptors.
  B) voltage transporters.
  C) autoreceptors.
  D) ion channels.
  E) sodium-potassium transporters.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Li Jun

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 335
Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A
Rationale: In a resting nerve cell, diffusion acts to push sodium ions into the cell.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


viki

  • Member
  • Posts: 525
Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

marict

  • Member
  • Posts: 304
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Most women experience menopause in their 50s. However, in 1994, an Italian woman gave birth to a baby boy when she was 61 years old.

Did you know?

Atropine, along with scopolamine and hyoscyamine, is found in the Datura stramonium plant, which gives hallucinogenic effects and is also known as locoweed.

Did you know?

Though “Krazy Glue” or “Super Glue” has the ability to seal small wounds, it is not recommended for this purpose since it contains many substances that should not enter the body through the skin, and may be harmful.

Did you know?

Although not all of the following muscle groups are commonly used, intramuscular injections may be given into the abdominals, biceps, calves, deltoids, gluteals, laterals, pectorals, quadriceps, trapezoids, and triceps.

Did you know?

Approximately one in four people diagnosed with diabetes will develop foot problems. Of these, about one-third will require lower extremity amputation.

The T-cell receptor and antigen presentations. The T-cell receptor and antigen presentations.
Microfilaments and Cell Movements Microfilaments and Cell Movements
The Eukaryotic Cell The Eukaryotic Cell
A prokaryotic cell A prokaryotic cell
Plant Cell Plant Cell
Formation of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in the cell Formation of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in the cell
Video: Coronary Heart Disease

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library