U Unknown New member Jun 16, 2009 #1 An imbalance of electrolytes, the ion containing fluids of the body can impair transmission of nerve signals. Why might this be so?
An imbalance of electrolytes, the ion containing fluids of the body can impair transmission of nerve signals. Why might this be so?
P Peter S New member Jun 16, 2009 #2 The generation of an impulse depends largely on Na+ and K+. An ATP driven pump is responsible for generating the resting potential by pumping Na+ out of the neuron and K+ into the neuron.
The generation of an impulse depends largely on Na+ and K+. An ATP driven pump is responsible for generating the resting potential by pumping Na+ out of the neuron and K+ into the neuron.
