Question

multiple choice question
a resting neuron maintains its resting potential by actively pumping ____ ions out of the cell and ____ ions into the cell.
o sodium; potassium
o sodium; calcium
o calcium; potassium
o chloride; sodium
o potassium; sodium

Explanation:

A resting neuron uses the sodium - potassium pump. This pump actively transports 3 sodium ions out of the cell and 2 potassium ions into the cell to maintain the resting potential.

Answer:

A. sodium; potassium