Substances that utilize the sodium-potassium pump for transport include sodium ions (Na+) and potassium ions (K+). The pump actively transports three sodium ions out of the cell and two potassium ions into the cell against their concentration gradients, using ATP for energy. This process is crucial for maintaining cellular homeostasis, regulating cell volume, and generating electrical impulses in neurons and muscle cells.
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