The neuron transport proteins that maintain the resting membrane potential and restore ion gradients following an action potential are ____.
A) sodium-phosphorus passive transporters
B) sodium-potassium pumps
C) sodium-chlorine gated channels
D) phosphorus-calcium pumps
E) phosphorus-chlorine gated channels

Question

The neuron transport proteins that maintain the resting membrane potential and restore ion gradients following an action potential are ____.
A) 	sodium-phosphorus passive transporters
B) 	sodium-potassium pumps
C) 	sodium-chlorine gated channels
D) 	phosphorus-calcium pumps
E) 	phosphorus-chlorine gated channels

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The sodium-potassium pumps are responsible for maintaining the resting membrane potential and restoring ion gradients following an action potential. These pumps use energy to move sodium ions out of the cell and potassium ions into the cell, which helps to maintain the negative charge inside the cell and the positive charge outside.

The Neuron Transport Proteins That Maintain the Resting Membrane Potential