The concentration gradient for Na⁺ A) favors its movement into the cell at resting potential. B) favors its movement out of the cell at resting potential. C) is maintained by the Na⁺-K⁺ pump. D) both (a) and (c) above. E) both (b) and (c) above.

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The concentration gradient for Na⁺ favors its movement into the cell at resting potential, and this gradient is maintained by the Na⁺-K⁺ pump.

The Concentration Gradient for Na+

The Concentration Gradient for Na⁺