Calcium pumps differ from sodium-potassium pumps in that
A)they do not require energy in order to operate.
B) they are rarely found in the central nervous system.
C) they do not collect another type of ion in exchange for the calcium they pump out of the cell.
D) they are not essential for the healthy operation of the nervous system.

Question

Calcium pumps differ from sodium-potassium pumps in that 
A)they do not require energy in order to operate. 
B) they are rarely found in the central nervous system.​ 
C) they do not collect another type of ion in exchange for the calcium they pump out of the cell.​ 
D) they are not essential for the healthy operation of the nervous system.​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sodium-potassium pumps exchange sodium and potassium ions in and out of the cell, while calcium pumps only pump out calcium ions. Calcium pumps do require energy to operate and are essential for the healthy function of the nervous system.

Calcium Pumps Differ from Sodium-Potassium Pumps in That