If the sodium-potassium pump of a neuron failed what effect would this likely have on the neurons?

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If the sodium-potassium pump of a neuron failed what effect would this likely have on the neurons? (A) The concentration of positive and negative ions would cause the neuron to become positively charged inside and in ECF also (B) Voltage gated potassium channels and voltage gated sodium channels would function for longer time (C) The neurons could not generate action potential until the resting potential is fully restored (D) The concentration of sodium ions would be higher outside the cell and potassium ions would be higher inside

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Correct answer is (c) The neurons could not generate action potential until the resting potential is fully restored

Q. If the sodium-potassium pump of a neuron failed what effect would this likely have on the neurons?

The concentration of positive and negative ions would cause the neuron to become positively charged inside and in ECF also

Voltage gated potassium channels and voltage gated sodium channels would function for longer time

The neurons could not generate action potential until the resting potential is fully restored

The concentration of sodium ions would be higher outside the cell and potassium ions would be higher inside

Correct answer is (c) The neurons could not generate action potential until the resting potential is fully restored