Voltage-gated ion channels open or close in response to alterations in the membrane potential, such as a change from resting membrane potential (-70 mV) to -50 mV, which can open these channels.
Open or close in response to a change in membrane potential <div><br></div><div>Ex: RMP from -70 mV to -50 mV opens the voltage-gated channel</div>
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| Back | Open or close in response to a change in membrane potential Ex: RMP from -70 mV to -50 mV opens the voltage-gated channel |
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