The Nernst and Goldman Equations Are Used to Calculate the

question 51

Multiple Choice

The Nernst and Goldman equations are used to calculate the

• A)resistance of a membrane as a function of the ions embedded within the lipid bilayer.
• B)current generated by an action potential as a function of the concentrations of Na+ and K+.
• C)voltage across a membrane as a function of ion concentrations inside and outside the cell.
• D)length constant,or the distance over which an electrotonic current diminishes to a third of its original magnitude.

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