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The resting potential is maintained largely by the sodium pump.

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Solution

The correct option is A True
Sodium-potassium pumps move two potassium ions inside the cell as three sodium ions are pumped out to maintain the negatively-charged membrane inside the cell; this helps maintain the resting potential.
So, the given statement is true.

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