How does an action potential occur in a vertebrate neuron? What are the roles of Schwann cells, sodium-potassium pumps (Na+/K+ ATPase), voltage gated potassium channels, voltage-gated sodium channels in this?
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Resting potential: At rest, the inside of the neuron is negatively charged compared to the outside due to the presence of negatively charged proteins and ions such as chloride (Cl-) and organic anions. The resting potential is around -70mV. Show more…
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