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Membrane Potential

Membrane Potential Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Membrane Potential Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Membrane Potential?

Ratio of inside versus outside concentration of potassium, sodium, chloride and other ions in diffusible tissues or cells. Also called transmembrane and resting potentials, they are measured by recording electrophysiologic responses in voltage-dependent ionic channels of (e.g.) nerve, muscle and blood cells as well as artificial membranes.

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