The ion pump in a neuron __________.
A) actively pumps ions into or out of the cell
B) moves sodium (Na+) out of the cell
C) moves potassium (K+) into the cell
D) all of the above

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The ion pump in a neuron actively pumps ions into or out of the cell. It moves sodium (Na+) out of the cell and potassium (K+) into the cell, thus maintaining the resting membrane potential of the neuron. Therefore, all of the above options are correct.

The Ion Pump in a Neuron __________