What best describes the functioning of the sodium-potassium pump?
A) transports three K+ ions into neuron while removing two Na+ ions; has a net positive effect
B) transports two K+ ions into neuron while removing three Na+ ions; has a net positive effect
C) transports three K+ ions into neuron while removing two Na+ ions; has a net negative effect
D) transports two K+ ions into neuron while removing three Na+ ions; has a net negative effect
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