Sodium-potassium pump:

a. reestablishes the gradient of sodium and potassium
b. releases neurotransmitters
c. pumps sodium into the cell and potassium out of the cell
d. transmits the action potential


Ans: a. reestablishes the gradient of sodium and potassium

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