In what way are gated ion channels different from sodium-potassium pumps? A spci

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In what way are gated ion channels different from sodium-potassium pumps? A spcific type of gated ion channel allows many different types of ions to pass through the membrane; sodium-potassium pumps only allow sodium and potassium ions to move through the membrane. Gated ion channels only allow ions to move out of a neuron; sodium-potassium pumps move ions in and out of a neuron. Gated ion channels open and close in response to specific signals; sodium-potassium pumps function constantly to move sodium and potassium ions through the membrane. Gated ion channels require energy to move ions through the membrane of a neuron; sodium-potassium pumps function without needing an input of energy. Submit Request Answer

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Gated ion channels require energy to move ions through the mambrane of a neuron; sodium-potassium pumps function without needing an input of energy

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