What role does Na⁺/K⁺-ATPase play in salt excretion by the shark rectal gland?
A) Na⁺/K⁺-ATPase pumps sodium out and potassium into cells across the apical membrane.
B) Na⁺/K⁺-ATPase pumps sodium into and potassium out of cells across the apical membrane.
C) Na⁺/K⁺-ATPase pumps sodium out and potassium into cells across the basolateral membrane.
D) Na⁺/K⁺-ATPase pumps sodium into and potassium out of cells across the basolateral membrane.
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