The Function of the Sodium-Potassium Pump Is to Actively Move

question 53

Multiple Choice

The function of the sodium-potassium pump is to actively move:

• A) sodium into the cell and potassium out of the cell.
• B) sodium out of the cell and potassium into the cell.
• C) sodium out of the cell and to block potassium movement.
• D) both sodium and potassium out of the cell.
• E) both sodium and potassium into the cell.

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