In an Unstimulated Neuron, the Sodium-Potassium Pump Maintains the Concentration

question 21

Multiple Choice

In an unstimulated neuron, the sodium-potassium pump maintains the concentration gradient of sodium and potassium ions by transporting

• A) potassium ions into and sodium ions out of the cell.
• B) potassium ions out of and sodium ions into the cell.
• C) sodium and potassium out of the cell.
• D) sodium and potassium into the cell.
• E) sodium and potassium ions in both directions across the cell membrane.

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