Electrical Signalling

Topic 2 Module 2: The Resting Membrane and Action Potentials
Title
1 Overview
2 Module 2 Objectives
3 Neurons are electrically polarised and have a resting membrane potential (RMP)
4 Generating & maintaining the RMP: Overview
5 Using the Nernst equation to calculate equilibrium potentials for some important ions
1. 5.1 Why is the Nerve RMP not equal to the EK⁺?
2. 5.2 The GHK equation for the nerve RMP
6 The active Na⁺/K⁺ pump maintains [ ] gradients for Na⁺ & K⁺
7 The Action Potential
8 Summary of the events and processes of the Action potential
9 Test your knowledge

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