Asked by Charna Smith on Jul 14, 2024
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Channels that open or close in response to changes in the electrical charge or voltage across the plasma membrane are called
A) ligand-gated ion channels.
B) leak ion channels.
C) relegated ion channels.
D) voltage-gated ion channels.
E) obligated ion channels.
Voltage-gated Ion Channels
Proteins embedded in cell membranes that open or close in response to changes in membrane potential, crucial for the propagation of nerve impulses.
Plasma Membrane
A phospholipid bilayer that surrounds a cell, providing it with structural support and controlling the movement of substances into and out of the cell.
Electrical Charge
A fundamental property of particles that causes them to experience a force when placed in an electromagnetic field.
- Absorb information regarding the electrical properties of muscle cells, which includes action potentials, resting membrane potential, and the participation of ion channels.
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Learning Objectives
- Absorb information regarding the electrical properties of muscle cells, which includes action potentials, resting membrane potential, and the participation of ion channels.
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