(Ill) During an action potential, Na+ ions move into the

Chapter 16, Problem 55P

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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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QUESTION:

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:

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