Question : Try to explain the following observations:When K^+ ions are removed from the mediumsurrounding red blood cells, sodium influxinto the cells and potassium efflux increase dramatically.

Question : Try to explain the following observations:When K^+ ions are

1.	Question : Try to explain the following observations:When K^+ ions are removed from the mediumsurrounding red blood cells, sodium influxinto the cells and potassium efflux increase dramatically.
Answer» Solution :A `Na^(+) // K^(+)` pump operates WHEREBY efflux of `Na^+` is linked to influx of `K^+` without `K^+` , no `Na^+` efflux can OCCUR , so `Na^+` ACCUMULATES within the cells by DIFFUSIONAND `K^+` leaves the cells by DIFFUSION.