If increased atmospheric pressure decreases the activity of the Na⁺-K⁺ pump, an animal that lives in the deep sea would be expected to have ________ density of Na⁺-K⁺ pumps in their neuronal membranes compared with animals living in shallow water.

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If increased atmospheric pressure decreases the activity of the Na+/K+ pump, deep-sea animals would need a higher density of these pumps in their neuronal membranes to compensate for the reduced activity and maintain necessary ion gradients for proper neuronal function.

If Increased Atmospheric Pressure Decreases the Activity of the Na+-K+

If Increased Atmospheric Pressure Decreases the Activity of the Na⁺-K⁺