The sodium-potassium pump is primarily responsible for
A)the resting potential.
B)the action potential.
C)the excretion of salts.
D)the contraction of muscle fibers.
E)maintaining isotonic water balance.

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The sodium-potassium pump helps maintain the resting potential by actively transporting sodium and potassium ions across the cell membrane, which is crucial for nerve cell function.

The Sodium-Potassium Pump Is Primarily Responsible for