Ligand-Gated Channels

question 19

Multiple Choice

Ligand-gated channels

• A) Are located only on post-synaptic membranes
• B) Are located only on pre-synaptic membranes
• C) Change their conductances upon ligand binding
• D) Bind only high molecular weight proteins
• E) Conduct on ly Na⁺ or K⁺

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