Inhibition of Na* ATPase leads to?
a) Decreased Na* in the cell
b) Increased Ca’ in the cell
c) Increased K* in the cell
d) Increased Cl- in the cell
Correct Answer - B
Ans. B. Increased Ca’ in the cell
[Ref Principles of medical physiology 3rdle p. 786]
3Na+/1Ca+ exchanger (Sodium/Calcium exchange pump):
It moves 3Na+ into the cell in exchange one Ca+ going out