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Q: Which statements are not true about the sodium potassium pump?
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When the sodium potassium pump is activated potassium is pumped into the cell twice as fast as the sodium is pumped out thus causing the membrane potential is this true regarding the generation of a m?

False


How do sodium and potassium travel into and out of cells?

The sodium potassium pump transports sodium and potassium into and out of the cell. look at this site. it will explain. Source: http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/olcweb/cgi/pluginpop.cgi?it=swf::535::535::/sites/dl/free/0072437316/120068/bio03.swf::Sodium-Potassium%20Exchange%20Pump


Aldosterone stimulates the reabsorption of sodium while enhancing potassium secretion?

true


Is it true that sodium-potassium pump ejects two Na from the cell and transports three K back into the cell in order to stabilize the resting membrane potential?

false


Does potassium react more violently with acids or does sodium?

Yes , it is true.


What is the effect of antidiuretic hormone on potassium concentration and excretion?

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) decreases the amount of sodium in your body and when ever sodium levels go down potassium levels go up (same is true for visa versa) so the amount of Potassium should increase when there is an increase in ADH.


What health claims are true?

Diets low in potassium and high in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke. "Apex"


What health claims are not true?

Diets low in potassium and high in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke. "Apex"


Is it true that heavy consumption of salt substitutes high in potassium present a serious clinical problem when aldosterone release is not normal?

Yes. Aldosterone tells the kidneys to absorb sodium and secrete potassium. If the level or function is low high potassium can be a problem.


Statements that are true for any number?

Identities are statements that are true for any number.


What statements about potassium and sodium are true A Both are alkali metals B Both are minerals C Both are never found in nature D Both have an inverse relationship in the body?

Both are alkali metals. Both are minerals. Both are never found in nature. Have an inverse relationship in the body - as one increases, the other decreases


Which statement is true about the movement of the ions through the Na/K pump?

For each molecule of ATP used, the pump moves three positively charged sodium ions out of the cell.