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The Na,K-ATPase in a Nerve Cell

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The Na,K-ATPase in a nerve cell


A) Maintains an electrical gradient such that the inside is negative with respect to the outside
B) Maintains a concentration gradient for K+ such that diffusion forces favor movement of K+ into the cell
C) Maintains an electrical gradient at the equilibrium potential of K+
D) Transports an equal number of sodium and potassium ions
E) Both maintains an electrical gradient such that the inside is negative with respect to the outside and transports an equal number of sodium and potassium ions are correct

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