Compute the changes in na+

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Compute the changes in Na+ due to an action potential. In other words, by what factor does the [Na+]I change because of an action potential firing? Assume that Vm=-70 mV, the Vo= 40 at the peak of the AP, the initial [Na]I= 15 mM.

Capacitance (C)= 1.7E-8 F

axon is 10 cm long

radius = 10 um

membrane thickness= 10E-8

dialectric constant = 3

E (epsilonn) = 8.85 E-12 C^2/Newtons m^2

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