The Na⁺/K⁺ Ion Pump Is Responsible for

question 116

Multiple Choice

The Na⁺/K⁺ ion pump is responsible for

• A)diffusing chloride across the plasma membrane.
• B)transferring messages from enzyme-linked receptors to the cell nucleus.
• C)maintaining the sodium/potassium concentration gradients constant.
• D)initiating action potentials.
• E)amplifying signals using ATP.

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