RESTING POTENTIAL
\ɹˈɛstɪŋ pətˈɛnʃə͡l], \ɹˈɛstɪŋ pətˈɛnʃəl], \ɹ_ˈɛ_s_t_ɪ_ŋ p_ə_t_ˈɛ_n_ʃ_əl]\
Definitions of RESTING POTENTIAL
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the potential difference between the two sides of the membrane of a nerve cell when the cell is not conducting an impulse
By Princeton University
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the potential difference between the two sides of the membrane of a nerve cell when the cell is not conducting an impulse
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Ratio of inside versus outside concentration of potassium, sodium, chloride and other ions in diffusible tissues or cells. Also called transmembrane and resting potentials, they are measured by recording electrophysiologic responses in voltage-dependent ionic channels of (e.g.) nerve, muscle and blood cells as well as artificial membranes.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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