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if the na+ ions will be moving across the membrane via active transport…

Question

if the na+ ions will be moving across the membrane via active transport, in which direction will they move? into the cell into the cytosol out of the cell into the interstitial fluid rewatch

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Active transport moves substances against their concentration gradient. In the case of \(Na^+\) ions, the concentration of \(Na^+\) is higher in the interstitial fluid compared to the cytosol. Active transport (such as the sodium - potassium pump) moves \(Na^+\) out of the cell (against its concentration gradient) to maintain the resting membrane potential and other cellular functions.

Answer:

OUT of the cell into the interstitial fluid