Meaning membrane potential
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The charge difference between the cytoplasm and extracellular fluid in all cells, due to the differential distribution of ions. Membrane potential affects the activity of excitable cells and the trans [..]
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The electromagnetic force generated across an ion-selective membrane when solutions on either side of the membrane have different salinities. Shales and clays are cationic membranes, since they allow [..]
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membrane potential


electrical difference between the inside and outside of a neuron or muscle cell
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is the potential difference across a membrane.
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Voltage difference across a membrane due to the slight excess of positive ions (cations) on one side and negative ions (anions) on the other.
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the electrical potential difference across a membrane. The membrane potential is a result of the concentration differences between potassium and sodium across cell membranes, which are maintained by i [..]
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The voltage differences across a Membrane. For cellular Membranes they are computed by subtracting the voltage measured outside the Membrane from the voltage measured inside the Membrane. They result [..]
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The voltage difference, normally maintained at approximately -180mV, across the INNER Mitochondrial Membrane, by a net Movement of positive charge across the Membrane. It is a major component of the P [..]
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The electric potential difference across a membrane.
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The charge difference the cytoplasm and extracellular fluid in all cells, due to the differential distribution of ions. Membrane potential affects the activity of excitable cells and the transmembrane [..]
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