Which Ion Channel Opens in Response to a Change in Membrane

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which ion channel opens in response to a change in membrane potential and participates in the generation and conduction of action potentials?

• A) ligand-gated channel
• B) leakage channel
• C) voltage-gated channel
• D) mechanically-gated channel

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