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Equilibrium potential

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Equilibrium potential

Abbreviation:
Veq. or Eeq.

Definition:
Refers to the membrane potential at which there is no net movement of an ion across the plasma membrane into or out of the cell.

See also:
Resting Membrane Potential - Establishment of the Membrane Potential
Resting Membrane Potential - Nernst Equilibrium Potential
Nernst Potential Calculator




Posted: Saturday, November 21, 2015
Last updated: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
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