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
The sodium-potassium pump transports more ions out of the cell than in. This increases the osmolarity of the cell's exterior while decreasing the osmolarity inside the cell (iâ¦.e. makes solution less hypotonic). This prevents the cell from bursting as it decreases the net flow of water into the cell.