Membrane polarization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007161",
  "term": "Membrane polarization",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The establishment and maintenance of an electrical potential difference across a biological membrane, primarily due to the unequal distribution of ions. This potential is generated by ion pumps, such as the sodium-potassium pump, and selective ion channels that allow specific ions to cross the membrane. The resting potential of a neuron, for instance, is typically around -70 millivolts.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "resting potential"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 879 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/membrane-polarization/"
}