IB Biology C2.2.2 Resting potential generation
IB Biology C2.2.2 Resting potential generation
Practise explaining how ion movement, membrane charge and the sodium-potassium pump generate and maintain resting potential in neurons.
How this is tested
- interpret membrane potential graphs, including resting sections and values with correct units
- explain how sodium and potassium ion movement maintains a negative inside surface
- outline the sodium-potassium pump using ATP and unequal ion movement across the membrane