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
During the coupled transport of glucose. * Energy from ATP is used to pump sodium ions out of the cell against their concentration gradient. *as sodium moves back into the cell down its concentration gradient, it releases the energy needed to move glucose up its concentration gradient. *sodium ions move back into the cell down their concentration gradient.