Both Activation and Inactivation Gates of a Sodium Channel Are

question 90

True/False

Both activation and inactivation gates of a sodium channel are stimulated at the same time by a depolarization with the inactivation gate acting more slowly than the activation gate, thereby allowing sodium to enter the cell.

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Definitions:

Inert Element

An inert element refers to a chemical element that exhibits very low reactivity due to having a full outer electron shell, such as noble gases.

Valence Shell

The outermost shell of electrons in an atom, important in determining an element's chemical properties.

Chemically Bonded

A method of joining materials using a process involving chemical reactions to create a strong bond between surfaces.

Molecule

The smallest unit of a chemical substance that still retains its chemical properties, typically made up of two or more atoms bonded together.