During neuronal signaling, a change in membrane potential will cause sodium channels to open and let Na+ ions diffuse down their concentration gradient into the cell. Which of the following helps establish the concentration gradient necessary for this process to occur?  

A.  Na+/K+ channel
B.  voltage-gated Na+ channel
C.  Na+ symporter
D.  Na+/K+ pump


D.  Na+/K+ pump

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