Question

Under which of the following conditions will the ionic gradients across the resting membrane be maintained?

Options

• Transport of2 Na+ ions into the cell and 3 K+ ions outside the cell.

• Transport of 3 Na+ ions into the cell and 2 K+ ions outwards.

• Transport of 3 Na+ ions outside the cell and 2 K+ ions into the cell.

• Transport of 3 K+ ions into the cell and 2 Na+ ions outside the cell.

Answer 1

Transport of 3 Na+ ions outside the cell and 2 K+ ions into the cell.