Failure of the Sodium Potassium Pump Can Result In

question 59

Multiple Choice

Failure of the sodium potassium pump can result in:

• A) accumulation of acidic wastes.
• B) excess amounts of sodium outside of the cell.
• C) large amounts of potassium inside the cell.
• D) cellular damage, swelling, and rupture.

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Definitions:

Epidermal Tissue

The outermost layer of cells covering the body, providing protection against the environment.

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Edema

Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues, commonly occurring in the legs, arms, and other parts of the body.

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