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What is the role of `Na^(+) - K^(+)` pumps in the axonal membrane ?

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The `Na^(+) - K^(+)` pumps transport 3 `Na^(+)` outwards for `2 K^(+)` into the axon maintaining the polarisation state when the neuron is resting , l.e, not conducting any impulse.
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