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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