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channels in the neurone’s membrane. At rest the distribution of ions inside and outside the axon are as follows. Ion Concentration/mmol dm-3 Inside axon Outside axon Potassium (K+) 400 20 Sodium (Na+) 50 460 There are more sodium ions (Na+) outside the axon and more potassium ions (K+) inside the axon. How the resting potential is maintained: ................
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