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Why is the plasma membrane more permeable to potassium ions than sodium ions?

April 26, 2017ions membrane permeable Plasma Potassium sodium

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Why is the plasma membrane more permeable to potassium ions than sodium ions?

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Some substances, including sodium and potassium, use a process called active transport to permeate cell walls. Active transport is controlled by other body systems. It limits the quantity of these substances passing through the plasma membrane to match the needs of the body.