Active transport
A)helps establish the resting potential of a neuron.
B)counters the process of diffusion.
C)allows transport of ions across the plasma membrane of the neuron against the concentration gradient.
D)helps establish the resting potential of a neuron and counters the process of diffusion.
E)does all of these.

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Active transport is the process that allows the transport of ions or molecules against their concentration gradient, from an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration. This process requires energy in the form of ATP and is crucial for various physiological processes, including the establishment of the resting potential of a neuron and countering the process of diffusion. Therefore, the best choice is E, which states that active transport does all of these.

Active Transport