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:I'm glad you understand hypokalemia! Honestly, there are a few hereditary conditions in which there is low potassium (e.g. [[Bartter syndrome]], periodic paralysis), but the vast majority is not genetic. [[User:Jfdwolff|JFW]] | [[User_talk:Jfdwolff|<small>T@lk</small>]] 06:50, 1 August 2005 (UTC) |
:I'm glad you understand hypokalemia! Honestly, there are a few hereditary conditions in which there is low potassium (e.g. [[Bartter syndrome]], periodic paralysis), but the vast majority is not genetic. [[User:Jfdwolff|JFW]] | [[User_talk:Jfdwolff|<small>T@lk</small>]] 06:50, 1 August 2005 (UTC) |
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This statement seems to contradict itself. "...potassium is needed to repolarize the cell membrane to a resting state after an action potential has passed. Decreased potassium levels in the extracellular will cause hyperpolarization of the resting membrane potential." The first part says that potassium is needed to repolarize the cell, implying that a lack of potassium would result in a depolarized cell. The next part says that the lack of potassium causes hyperpolarization. 05:33, 15 December 2005 (UTC) |
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What exactly does the unit mEq mean? Simon A. 09:56, 10 Sep 2004 (UTC)
- I have written a stub at milliequivalent. It is actually quite a complex concept, and I'm surprised it hasn't already been covered. -- FirstPrinciples 14:29, Sep 10, 2004 (UTC).
- OK, I've expanded that article and moved it to Equivalent weight (chemistry) -- FirstPrinciples 04:07, Sep 11, 2004 (UTC)
Hypokalemia
As I understand hypokalemia, and its causes, I believe it can also be genetic.
- I'm glad you understand hypokalemia! Honestly, there are a few hereditary conditions in which there is low potassium (e.g. Bartter syndrome, periodic paralysis), but the vast majority is not genetic. JFW | T@lk 06:50, 1 August 2005 (UTC)
This statement seems to contradict itself. "...potassium is needed to repolarize the cell membrane to a resting state after an action potential has passed. Decreased potassium levels in the extracellular will cause hyperpolarization of the resting membrane potential." The first part says that potassium is needed to repolarize the cell, implying that a lack of potassium would result in a depolarized cell. The next part says that the lack of potassium causes hyperpolarization. 05:33, 15 December 2005 (UTC)