Biology 2e
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Author: Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
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How does the sodium-potassium pump contribute to the net negative charge of the interior of the cell?
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- Which of the following statements about the sodium-potassium pump is correct? A) Both sodium and potassium move down their concentration gradient across the membrane B) 2 sodium ions are pumped out of the cell against their concentration gradient C) The sodium-potassium pump is a type of cotransport. D) ATP is used as an energy sourcearrow_forwardHow do the pumps and channels differentiate between sodium and potassium ions to selectively move one out of the cell and the other into the cell?arrow_forwardHow does a concentration gradient affect the direction of diffusion across the plasma membrane?arrow_forward
- Which of the following is ther eason why the potassium leaves the cell readily at the peak of the action potential?A) The sodium-potassium pumps work hard to return potassium to the extracellular fluid. B) Diffusion will continue to push potassium into the cell, but electrostatic pressure will move potassium out of the cell. C) Diffusion will push potassium out of the cell, but electrostatic pressure continues to attract potassium to the interior of the cell. D) Both diffusion and electrostatic pressure will cause potassium to exit the cell.arrow_forwardWhy is Sodium-Potassium ATPase the only protein to move both sodium and potassium ions into and out of the cell?arrow_forwardIn the absence of the sodium-potassium pump,the extracellular solution becomes hypotonic relative to the insideof the cell. Poisons such as the snake venom ouabain can interferewith the action of the sodium-potassium pump. What are theconsequences for the cell?arrow_forward
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