Which Body Process Makes Use of the Sodium-Potassium Pump

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which body process makes use of the sodium-potassium pump?

• A) The movement of mucus and foreign particles from the lungs
• B) The movement of water and dissolved substances out of capillaries and into surrounding tissue
• C) The creation of electrical potential for nerve conduction
• D) The absorption of nutrients in the intestines

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