What is the sodium-potassium pump?
a. A cell membrane protein that uses energy to pump sodium into the cell
b. A cell membrane protein that uses energy to pump sodium out of the cell
c. A mechanism present throughout interstitial fluid for draining sodium from the circulation
d. A mechanism present in the kidneys that exchanges sodium with lactic acid in order to regulate organic acid concentration
e. A mechanism present in the stomach and small intestine wall that facilitates the absorption of minerals.
ANS: B
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a. vitamin A b. vitamin D c. folate d. zinc e. calcium