What is the primary role of the Na⁺/K⁺ ATPase pump in nerve cells?

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23 May 2018
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The Na⁺/K⁺ ATPase pump functions mainly to restore the membrane potential back to its resting state after depolarization by actively transporting sodium and potassium ions across the membrane. It is not responsible for maintaining the resting potential itself, causing potassium efflux, or generating action potentials.

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