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Potassium channels

potassium channels

cell membrane glycoproteins selective for potassium ions.


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Biology

... enables plants to convert light energy to chemical energy? a.the sodium potassium pump b. coupled channels c. sugar channels d. proton pumps 42.the source of oxygen produced during photosynthesis ...

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by huntenchik201221
Fri Nov 07, 2008 2:06 am
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: Biology
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Views: 503

Re: On Calcium mediated exocytosis and the synaptotogmin fam

... arrives. This is done by the opening of voltage mediated calcium channels, which cause an influx of calcium at that point. The calcium inactivates ... neurones and results in neurotransmitter release 2) Closure of potassium channels... e.g. in the beta cells of the pancreas.... - glucose ...

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by Revenged
Mon Jul 09, 2007 10:40 am
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: On Calcium mediated exocytosis and the synaptotogmin family
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Views: 823

water transport question

... a difference in the electrical potential of the cell that opens some potassium channels in the cell membrane. Potassium rushes into the cell, but then the tables turn: there ...

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by MrMistery
Sat Sep 02, 2006 5:31 pm
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: water transport question
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Views: 1598

possible treatments

... subcutaneous nodules that progress proximally along lymphatic channels (lymphocutaneous sporotrichosis). Rarely, a primary pulmonary infection ... ;) Sporotrichosis Treatment The skin infection is usually treated with potassium iodide (for example, SSKI) given by mouth 3 times per day or itraconazole ...

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by Dr.Stein
Tue Jan 31, 2006 6:11 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: possible treatments
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Views: 439

Potassium, ECGs and QT interval

... repolarization. Repolarization is an event driven by voltage gated potassium channels. But if plasma potassium is lower then the electro-chemical gradient for postassium ...

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by Terence
Thu Jan 26, 2006 3:36 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Potassium, ECGs and QT interval
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Views: 490
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