For every ATP molecule hydrolyzed by the Na+/K+ ATPase (also referred to as the Na+ pump):

Physiology Test Question

For every ATP molecule hydrolyzed by the Na⁺/K⁺ ATPase (also referred to as the Na⁺ pump):

	(A) 2 Na⁺ ions are transported into the cell and 3 K⁺ ions are transported out of the cell.
	(B) 2 Na⁺ ions are transported out of the cell and 3 K⁺ ions are transported into the cell.
	(C) 3 Na⁺ ions are transported into the cell and 2 K⁺ ions are transported out of the cell.
	(D) 3 Na⁺ ions are transported out of the cell and 2 K⁺ ions are transported into the cell.
	(E) None of the above is correct.

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