Which of the following can cause the outward movement of sodium?
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a
Sodium leakage channels
b
Ligand mediated channels
c
Sodium voltage gated channels
d
Sodium potassium pump
answer is D.
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Detailed Solution
Sodium-potassium pump can cause the outward movement of 3 Na+.Ionic gradients across the resting membrane are maintained by the active transport of ions by the sodium-potassium pump which transports 3 Na+ outwards for 2 K+ into the cell.