If the sodium-potassium pumps in a neuron\'s membrane were removed, how would th

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If the sodium-potassium pumps in a neuron's membrane were removed, how would this affect the ability of the neuron to transmit signals? The charge difference across the membrane would increase, allowing action potentials to be generated more easily. The charge difference across the membrane would increase, preventing the neuron from generating any action potentials. The charge difference across the membrane would disappear, and the neuron would not be able to send signals This would have no effect because action potentials involve the opening and closing of gated sodium and potassium channels, not the sodium-potassium pump.

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Ans. The charge difference across the membrane would disappear, and the neuron would not be able to send signals. The Sodium-Potassium pump is a process of moving sodium and potassium ions across the cell membrance which is an active transport process involving the hydrolysis of ATP to provide the necessary energy.

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