Calcium is unique among metals because its ions have a very large concentration gradient across the plasma membrane of all cells, from 10 â3 M Ca 2+ outside, to 10 â7 M Ca 2+ inside.
Originally Posted by Quinne. I think it has a lot to do with motives.... What I learned through studying Alcohol & other Drug work is that in counselling terms, a lapse is a hiccup and a relapse is full-blown return to old behaviours, as well as active addiction.
â¢ LAPSE (noun) The noun LAPSE has 3 senses: 1. a mistake resulting from inattention. 2. a break or intermission in the occurrence of something. 3. a failure to maintain a higher state. Familiarity information: LAPSE used as a noun is uncommon. â¢ LAPSE (verb) The verb LAPSE has 6 senses: 1. pass into a specified state or condition 2. end, at least for a long time 3. drop to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards 4. go back to bad behavior 5. let slip 6. pass by Familiarity information: LAPSE used as a verb is common.