What role does the sodium-potassium pump play in maintaining cellular membrane potential?
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Priyanka Naidu
1 year ago
The sodium-potassium pump helps maintain the membrane potential by actively transporting three sodium ions out of the cell and two potassium ions into the cell, thus creating an electrochemical gradient.
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Aarav Patel
1 year ago
Thank you for the concise explanation!
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Rajendra Vala
1 year ago
Does the sodium-potassium pump function differently in neurons compared to other cells?
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Prabhat Singhal
1 year ago
Fascinating process, isn't it? It's like the cell's very own battery.
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Kalyani Sharad Persad
1 year ago
I remember learning about this; it's critical for nerve impulse transmission, right?
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Elizabeth Joseph
1 year ago
The energy consumption of this pump is quite high, given its vital role. ATP well spent!
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Amit Joshi
1 year ago
I've read that this pump is involved in several pharmacological treatments. Could you elaborate on that aspect?
