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reestablishment of the resting membrane potential occurs through
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active transport of only sodium ions
diffusion of sodium and potassium ions
active transport of sodium and potassium ions
active transport of only potassium ions
The resting - membrane potential is re - established by the sodium - potassium pump which actively transports sodium and potassium ions. The sodium - potassium pump moves 3 sodium ions out of the cell and 2 potassium ions into the cell against their concentration gradients, using ATP. This restores the ion distribution necessary for the resting membrane potential.
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C. Active transport of sodium and potassium ions