question from student (Sodium-Potassium Pump)

[Jennifer Trich Kremer]

Tipsters,

I had a student ask the following question:
"Since the nerve is made up of Na and K, if your diet is lacking in these substances will it affect your neurons??"

I know that I could just answer yes, but I would also like to give some examples of what happens.

Since this is not my speciality I am looking for some assistance!

Thanks in advance,

Jennifer
Univ. of Cincinnati