The (Na+-K+)-ATPase
Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)
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Chapter4: Principles Of Neural And Hormonal Communication
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The (Na+-K+)-ATPase
A) is a voltage gated channel
B) an antiporter
C) maintains the intracellular [Na+] higher than the extracellular [Na+]
D) consumes ADP
E) binds Na+ and K+ simultaneously
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(Na+-K+)-ATPase ( Sodium- Potassium) ATPase is also called as sodium- Potassium pump. It is a primary active transport and an example of P-type ATPase pump. It also act as enzyme like ATPase. It maintains the permeability of the cell membrane. It transport only ions 3 Na+ ions out and 2 K+ in the cell by the hydrolysis of ATP.
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