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(Ill) During an action potential, Na+ ions move into the
Chapter 16, Problem 55P(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 55P
(Ill) During an action potential, Na+ ions move into the cell at a rate of about 3X 10-7 mol/m2 s. How much power must be produced by the “active Na+ pumping" system to produce this flow against a +30 -mV potential difference? Assume that the axon is 10 cm long and 20 mm in diameter.
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Problem 55P
(Ill) During an action potential, Na+ ions move into the cell at a rate of about 3X 10-7 mol/m2 s. How much power must be produced by the “active Na+ pumping" system to produce this flow against a +30 -mV potential difference? Assume that the axon is 10 cm long and 20 mm in diameter.
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Given data are:
The diameter of the axon is:
The radius of the axon is:
The surface area from the axon is:
The rate of flow from ions per unit of area is:
The difference in potential is: