Failure of the sodium potassium pump can result in:

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Failure of the sodium potassium pump can lead to an imbalance of ions inside and outside of the cell, causing it to swell and potentially rupture. This can result in cellular damage. Options A and C are not directly related to failure of the sodium potassium pump, and option B is only partially correct as it would result in excess amounts of sodium outside of the cell but does not take into account the consequences of this imbalance.

Failure of the Sodium Potassium Pump Can Result In