What is the function of the sodium-potassium pump?
A) The sodium-potassium pump helps the cell to reach the threshold for producing an action potential.
B) The sodium-potassium pump removes 2 potassium ions from inside the cell and replaces them with 3 sodium ions.
C) The sodium-potassium pump removes 2 sodium ions from inside the cell and replaces them with 3 potassium ions.
D) The sodium-potassium pump helps the cell recover from an action potential and maintain resting potential.
Anaswer: D