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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A. Gliding B. Fibrous C. Saddle D. Cartilaginous E. Condylar
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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A. gravity B. peristaltic contractions C. a concentration gradient D. osmotic gradient E. a pressure gradient