QUESTION IMAGE
Question
if the na+ ions will be moving across the membrane via active transport, in which direction will they move? into the cell into the cytosol out of the cell into the interstitial fluid rewatch
Active transport moves substances against their concentration gradient. In the case of \(Na^+\) ions, the concentration of \(Na^+\) is higher in the interstitial fluid compared to the cytosol. Active transport (such as the sodium - potassium pump) moves \(Na^+\) out of the cell (against its concentration gradient) to maintain the resting membrane potential and other cellular functions.
Snap & solve any problem in the app
Get step-by-step solutions on Sovi AI
Photo-based solutions with guided steps
Explore more problems and detailed explanations
OUT of the cell into the interstitial fluid