The sodium-potassium pump is responsible for
A) exchanging three sodium ions for every two potassium ions from the intracellular environment.
B) initiating the action potential.
C) maintaining the equilibrium potential.
D) exchanging three potassium ions for every two sodium ions from the intracellular environment.

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The sodium-potassium pump is responsible for exchanging three sodium ions for every two potassium ions from the intracellular environment, which helps to maintain the resting membrane potential and prevent excess buildup of ions that could disrupt cellular processes.

The Sodium-Potassium Pump Is Responsible for