One strong possibility for the cause of this scenario is a hoof abscess--a localized accumulation of pus within the horse's hoof. The good news is that abscesses can often be resolved quickly and easily with proper veterinary care and leave no lasting damage.
A: The sodium-potassium pump is an essential cellular membrane protein that functions by pumping out three sodium ions and taking in two potassium ions. This mechanism preserves the electrochemical gradient formed from the varying concentrations of sodium and potassium ions within the cell and its exterior. Continue Reading
more sodium ions diffuse into the cell than potassium ions diffuse out of it. the inactivation gates of the voltage-gated sodium ion channels begin to open and the diffusion of sodium ions decreases. 4. After the passage of the action potential, the sodium-potassium pump reestablishes the resting membrane potential.