An ion channel that opens when neurotransmitter binds to it is called a __________-gated channel.

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An ion channel that opens when neurotransmitter binds to it is called a ligand-gated channel. Ligand-gated channel is a group of transmembrane ion channel proteins which open to allow the passage of ions such as Na+, K+ through the membrane upon activation by a specific chemical such as a neurotransmitter.

saul85 [17]3 years ago

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An ion channel that opens when neurotransmitter binds to it is called a Ligand-gated ion channel. These channels are also called ionotropic receptors; they open to allow ions such as potassium ions, sodium and calcium and/or chloride ions to pass through the membrane in response to the binding of a chemical messenger or a ligand (for example a neurotransmitter).

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