The role of the Na/K pump in action potential is to:
A) allow movement of sodium into the cell.
B) allow movement of potassium out of the cell.
C) allow movement of potassium into and sodium out of the cell.
D) allow movement of both ions into the cell.
E) allow movement of both ions out of the cell.

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The Na/K pump moves potassium into the cell and sodium out of the cell, helping to maintain the resting membrane potential and restore ion gradients after an action potential.

The Role of the Na/K Pump in Action Potential Is