How do sodium-potassium pumps support the efficient functioning of cells?
1 Answer
Jan 28, 2016
Let's consider some neurons!
Explanation:
When nothing happens (no stimulus), potassium ions and sodium ions diffuse in accordance with a concentration gradient. They use some (there aren't many open) ion channels.
The role of pumps is to put them back. Otherwise neuron would lose it's ability to transfer the impuls.