Calcium is unique among metals because its ions have a very large concentration gradient across the plasma membrane of all cells, from 10 â3 M Ca 2+ outside, to 10 â7 M Ca 2+ inside.
Originally Posted by Quinne. I think it has a lot to do with motives.... What I learned through studying Alcohol & other Drug work is that in counselling terms, a lapse is a hiccup and a relapse is full-blown return to old behaviours, as well as active addiction.
A relapsing-remitting disorder means the symptoms are at times worse (relapse) and other times are improved or gone (remitting). 1  During a chronic pain relapse, pain would be present partially or completely. During a remission, however, pain would subside and require little, if any, treatment.