What Best Describes the Functioning of the Sodium-Potassium Pump

question 31

Multiple Choice

What best describes the functioning of the sodium-potassium pump?

• A) transports three K⁺ ions into neuron while removing two Na⁺ ions; has a net positive effect
• B) transports two K⁺ ions into neuron while removing three Na⁺ ions; has a net positive effect
• C) transports three K⁺ ions into neuron while removing two Na⁺ ions; has a net negative effect
• D) transports two K⁺ ions into neuron while removing three Na⁺ ions; has a net negative effect

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