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What is the primary reason why ligand gated ion channels can exhibit a diverse range of structural and functional properties?
What is the primary reason why ligand gated ion channels can exhibit a diverse range of structural and functional properties?
- The different compositions of the multi-metric complexes that make up the channels (correct)
- The involvement of intermediate biochemical steps in the activation process
- The speed of the response (in milliseconds) due to direct activation of the channel
- The functional role of these receptors in synaptic transmission
What is the primary reason for the very fast (millisecond) response of ligand gated ion channels?
What is the primary reason for the very fast (millisecond) response of ligand gated ion channels?
- The diverse structural and functional properties of the different multi-metric complexes
- The involvement of intermediate biochemical steps in the activation process
- The important functional role of these receptors in synaptic transmission
- The direct interaction between the ligand and the ion channel, which influences ion flow (correct)
How do ligand gated ion channels influence the electrical state of the cell membrane?
How do ligand gated ion channels influence the electrical state of the cell membrane?
- By playing an important functional role in synaptic transmission
- By directly activating intermediate biochemical steps
- By contributing to the diversity of structural and functional properties
- By directly influencing ion flow, leading to either hyperpolarization or depolarization (correct)
Why do ligand gated ion channels play an important functional role in synaptic transmission?
Why do ligand gated ion channels play an important functional role in synaptic transmission?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for the diversity in structural and functional properties of ligand gated ion channels?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for the diversity in structural and functional properties of ligand gated ion channels?
What is the function of an ion channel protein when it is open?
What is the function of an ion channel protein when it is open?
How does the selectivity of ion channels for specific ions occur?
How does the selectivity of ion channels for specific ions occur?
What regulates the gating of ion channels between open and closed states?
What regulates the gating of ion channels between open and closed states?
How are many ligand-gated ion channels structured?
How are many ligand-gated ion channels structured?
What influences the switching between open and closed states in ion channels?
What influences the switching between open and closed states in ion channels?
