Question: I need help regarding the process of using the Nernst Equation. Problem: The ion concentrations in two extracellular fluid spaces of the mammalian cochlea, the

I need help regarding the process of using the Nernst Equation.
I need help regarding the process of using the Nernst Equation. Problem:

Problem: The ion concentrations in two extracellular fluid spaces of the mammalian cochlea, the endolymphatic and perilymphatic spaces, are shown below. There is an endolymphatic potential of +90mV between these two spaces, endolymph positive w.r.t. perilymph (which is at the normal 0mV extracellular reference potential). The equilibrium potentials are given in the table below, calculated using the Nernst equation. Problem: Which is the directions of active transport (these are the opposite of the passive fluxes) of: a. Na+ b. K+ c. Ca++ d. Cl

Step by Step Solution

There are 3 Steps involved in it

1 Expert Approved Answer
Step: 1 Unlock blur-text-image
Question Has Been Solved by an Expert!

Get step-by-step solutions from verified subject matter experts

Step: 2 Unlock
Step: 3 Unlock

Students Have Also Explored These Related Chemical Engineering Questions!