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The Goldman Equation    K+, Na+ and Cl- ions concentrations    Changing the ratio of one of...

The Goldman Equation

   K+, Na+ and Cl- ions concentrations

   Changing the ratio of one of the ions has the most dramatic effect. Which is it? Why do you suppose this is?

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