The Critical Function of the Sodium-Potassium Pump of Neurons Is

question 49

Multiple Choice

The critical function of the sodium-potassium pump of neurons is to move

• A)Na⁺ and K⁺ into the cell.
• B)Na⁺ and K⁺ out of the cell.
• C)Na⁺ into the cell and K⁺ out of the cell.
• D)Na⁺ out of the cell and K⁺ into the cell.
• E)Na⁺ and K⁺ into the cell and H⁺ out of the cell through an antiport mechanism.

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