Which of the following is a passive force that acts to encourage Na⁺ ions to enter resting neurons?
A) random motion, which tends to move ions down their concentration gradients
B) electrostatic pressure, which forces ions down their electrostatic gradients
C) sodium-potassium pumps, which distribute Na⁺ and K⁺ ions equally
D) both A and B
E) both A and C
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