Nernst potential and reverse potentials

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To find the reversal potential for a membrane equally permeable to sodium and potassium, the Goldman equation is typically used, which incorporates the concentrations of both ions. For a membrane permeable to sodium, potassium, and chloride, the same equation can be applied, adjusting for the concentration of chloride as well. The Nernst potential for each ion can be calculated using the Nernst equation, which requires the internal and external concentrations of the ions. Fick's law is not directly used for calculating the Nernst potential; rather, it describes diffusion processes. Understanding these equations is crucial for accurately determining reversal and Nernst potentials in cellular physiology.
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I know the following
ion/inside cell/outside cell
Cl- 5mM 150 mM
K+ 130mM 5mM
Na+ 20mM 140mM
Ca2+ 10^-4mM 2mM

How would I find the reversal potential for conductance equally permeable to sodium and potassium?
How do I find the reversal potential for a conductance equally permeable to sodium, potassium, and chlorine?
Also, how do I find the nernst potential for each ion at the below external and internal concentrations?
 
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Helllp, please! I tried and phailed T_T

You use fick's law to get nernst right?
 
madbeemer said:
Helllp, please! I tried and phailed T_T

You use fick's law to get nernst right?
Have you looked at this?
 
Yes. How I use it?
 
For reversal potential
 
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