When the neuron is at rest, what is primarily responsible for moving potassium ions OUT of the cell?
a concentration gradient
an electrical gradient
both a concentration gradient and an electrical gradient
the sodium-potassium pump
Answer:
a concentration gradient
Explanation:
At rest, the sodium-potassium pumps pump the two potassium ions into the cell for three Na ions moved out of the cell. This creates a higher potassium concentration gradient inside the cell. This concentration gradient moves the K+ out of the cell. Movement of positively charged K+ out of the cells make the inside of the membrane negative with respect to the outside. This is how the negative resting potential is maintained when neurons are nor firing the action potential.
Answer: Frequent and inappropriate use of methicillin-type antibiotics has provided selective pressure that has resulted in an increase in the proportion of methicillin-resistant strains of <em>Staphlococcus</em> <em>aureus</em>.
Explanation: The methicillin resistant <u>Staphlococcus</u> <u>aureus</u> is an example of the Theory of Evolution explained by Darwin. He stated that evolution is brought by 3 principles: Variation - the variety of species allows them to adapt better in the environment; Heridity - when those characterists necessary for survival passes on to the next generation; Natural Selection - the organism which is the most adapted to the environment survives to passes on their characteristics;
In a strain of <u>Staphlococcus</u> <u>aureus</u>, there are strains which are resistant to the antibiotics. The constant use of the medicament, and sometimes, the misuse of it, can select those strains which are resistant. As these characteristics are crucial for their survival, they are passed on to the next generation.
This is why the rate of methicillin-resistant <em>Staphlococcus aureus</em> has increased along the years.
Answer:
The products of cellular respiration are carbon dioxide and water. Carbon dioxide is transported from your mitochondria out of your cell, to your red blood cells, and back to your lungs to be exhaled. ATP is generated in the process.
