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Which ions are important for establishing the resting potential in neurons?

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Sodium, potassium, chloride and calcium ions are important for establishing the resting potential of the cell. The sodium-potassium gradient is maintained by a pump which transports 2 potassium inside the cell and 3 sodium ions outside the cell. 
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