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12 years ago
explain why increase the extracellular k+ reduces the net diffusion of k+ out of the neuron thorough the k+ leak channel
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12 years ago
Thanks Duddy, you answered my question too, two birds with one stone!
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12 years ago
can you further elaborate on why / how this happens so that I can better understand?

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12 years ago
Well, to put it simply:
Diffusion = higher to lower concentration.
Naturally, the K+ conc is high in the cell (low outside) so diffusion takes place outward.
So, when the outer conc is increased, less K+ would need to move out
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