Sodium-Potassium Pump
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What is the sodium-potassium pump?
an ion-transporting protein that maintains the ion balance of cells
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What is the first main function of the pump?
maintaining resting potential
through active transport, the pump maintains the charge difference on both sides of the cell membrane
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What is the second main function of the pump?
regulating cell volume
prevents excessive accumulation of sodium ions and water inside the cell, which could lead to cell rupture
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What is the third main function of the pump?
protection against sodium toxicity
it protects the cell from toxic sodium buildup by removing excess sodium ions
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