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Sourav PanSeptember 23, 2024

On which side of the neuronal membrane are Na ions more abundant?

On which side of the neuronal membrane are Na ions more abundant?

Sourav Pan
Sourav PanSeptember 23, 2024

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Sodium ions (Na⁺) are more abundant on the outside of the neuronal membrane. This concentration gradient is crucial for establishing the resting membrane potential, as it contributes to the overall electrical and chemical gradients that neurons use for signaling.

 

 

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