Question

Inside; outside an action potential involves na+ moving ________ the cell and k+ moving ________ the cell.

Answer 1

An action potential involves Na+ moving inside the cell and K+ moving outside the cell.

In the resting state of a nerve cell membrane, both the Na and K gates are closed and equilibrium concentrations are maintained across the membrane. Inside the cell, the K+ concentration is higher, outside the cell, the Na+ concentration is higher.

Answer 2

An action potential involves na+ moving Inside the cell and k+ moving outside the cell.

The concentration of natrium is higher outside the cells. When action potential triggered, the ion canals will be opened an Natrium/sodium could go inside the cells. This will cause the potential become more positive rapidly, called depolarization. After a while kalium/potassium ion will be go out of the cell and cause the membrane potential become more negative again, called repolarization.