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This document summarizes ion channels and membrane potentials. It describes the structure of ion channels as being made of amino acid sequences with a conducting pore that allows selective ion passage. Ion channels can be classified as leak channels, ligand-gated channels, mechanically-gated channels, or voltage-gated channels. Toxins such as tetrodotoxin can affect ion channel activity. The resting membrane potential is maintained by unequal ion distribution and Na-K ATPase pumps, ranging from -40mV to -90
- Author
- Francia Toledano
- Language
- EN