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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System

Ions - Sodium and Potassium

Anatomy & Physiology

11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System

Ions - Sodium and Potassium

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Which of the following statements about the Sodium Potassium pump is correct?

The sodium potassium pump operates as a mechanically gated channel.

The sodium potassium pump transports 3 potassium ions and ejects 3 sodium ions.

The sodium potassium pump always helps ions move down their natural electrochemical gradient.

The sodium potassium pump transports 2 potassium ions and ejects 3 sodium ions.

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Understand the function of the Sodium-Potassium pump: It is a type of active transport mechanism that moves ions against their electrochemical gradient using energy from ATP.

Identify the ions involved: The pump specifically transports sodium (Na⁺) and potassium (K⁺) ions across the cell membrane.

Clarify the ion exchange ratio: The pump ejects 3 sodium ions (Na⁺) out of the cell and transports 2 potassium ions (K⁺) into the cell.

Recognize the energy requirement: The pump requires ATP to function because it moves ions against their concentration gradient, which is not a passive process.

Distinguish from other types of channels: The Sodium-Potassium pump is not a mechanically gated channel; it is an active transport pump that uses ATP to move ions.