Hereditary neuropathies are diseases of the peripheral nerves that are genetically passed from parent to child. The most common of these is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1. It is characterized by weakness in the legs and, to a lesser degree, the arms -- symptoms that usually appear between mid-childhood and age 30.
1 Chlorine ions are colored yellow in the VRML model. 2  Sodium (Na +) and potassium (K +) are positive ions. 3  They are found on both sides of the membrane. 4  Na + ions are in greater concentration outside the neuron whereas K + ions are more concentrated inside the neuron. 5  Na + ions are colored pink in the VRML model.
Inside the cell are more potassium ions but also negatively charged proteins. The cell membrane is filled with ion channels that allow ions to enter the cell when stimulated by and action potential. When the cell is in its resting state, the channels are closed but still leaky and ions will move in and out of the cell.