Sodium ions move out of the axon because of
A) the opening of sodium channels.
B) the opening of voltage-gated channels.
C) kinesin.
D) electrostatic pressure.
E) the sodium-potassium transporter.

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Sodium ions move out of the axon through the action of the sodium-potassium transporter, which exchanges three intracellular sodium ions for two extracellular potassium ions. This process requires energy in the form of ATP.

Sodium Ions Move Out of the Axon Because of