Question

How does the Na+/K+ pump affect the ion distribution in a neuron?

Answer 1

When this pump works, three Na+ are pumped out and two K+ are pumped in. Now there are 13 Na+ are present outside and 7 Na+ inside. Similarly, 8 K+ are present outside and 12 K+ are present inside. ... Similarly, 6 K+ are present outside and 14 K+ are present inside.