Na+ - K+ ATPase pump is important for
Correct answer: C. Recovery of resting potential
- A. Maintenance of resting membrane potential
- B. Massive out flux of K+ after depolarization
- C. Recovery of resting potential
- D. Conversion of resting potential to action potential
Explanation
Na,K-ATPase maintains the proper concentration gradients of Na+ and K+. It is important that Na,K-ATPase stabilizes the resting membrane potential. If the resting membrane potential of nerve cells is not stabilized, nerve cells may fire when not needed or may not fire at all.
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