Why and how does intracellular K+ become depleted with exercise?

What will be an ideal response?


Potassium exits nerve and muscle cells with each action potential. Action potential rates increase in skeletal motor
neurons, and in skeletal and cardiac muscle cells during exercise.

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Describe the organization of the pH scale, including the locations of acids, bases, and neutral chemicals

What will be an ideal response?

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Which type of joint is found between the patella and femur?

A. Gliding B. Fibrous C. Saddle D. Cartilaginous E. Condylar

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A hormone whose effects last a long time has a ________ half-life.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Urine flows through the ureters to the bladder as the result of ________.

A. gravity B. peristaltic contractions C. a concentration gradient D. osmotic gradient E. a pressure gradient

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