Question

The sodium-potassium pump is a transport system involving proteins that aid in the function of neurons. The sodium-potassium pump transports sodium ions out of the cell and potassium ions into the cell against the concentration gradient. Too many or too few ions in cells negatively affects how the body functions.
Complete the sentence about the sodium-potassium pump.
Move the correct answer to each box. Answers may be used more than once. Not all answers will be used.
ATP
osmosis
active transport passive transport promote endocytosis
maintain homeostasis
The sodium-potassium pump uses the process of of sodium and potassium ions in order to help

Answer 1

The sodium-potassium pump uses the process of **active transport** of sodium and potassium ions in order to help **maintain homeostasis**.