The Purpose of the Na⁺/K⁺-ATPase Pump in the Neuronal Membrane

question 53

Multiple Choice

The purpose of the Na⁺/K⁺-ATPase pump in the neuronal membrane is to

• A)depolarize the membrane.
• B)repolarize the membrane.
• C)establish the Na+ and K+ gradients necessary for the development of an action potential.
• D)secrete myelin.

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