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What primarily determines the ion selectivity of ion channels?

  • The dimensions of the ion-selective filter (correct)
  • The configuration of the transmembrane proteins
  • The voltage across the membrane
  • The hydrophobic interactions with the lipid bilayer

    • Which type of ion channel opens in response to a change in membrane voltage?

  • Mechanically gated channels
  • Stretch-activated channels
  • Ligand-gated channels
  • Voltage-gated channels (correct)

    • What is the state of a voltage-gated ion channel during the inactivated phase?

  • It is fully closed and cannot open.
  • It is open but the ion passage is blocked. (correct)
  • It remains open allowing all ions to pass.
  • It fluctuates randomly between open and closed states.

    • What causes stretch-activated ion channels to open?

    <p>Mechanical stress (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of gating mechanism for ion channels?

    <p>Temperature-gated (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do polar amino acid side chains play in ion channels?

    <p>They line the hydrophilic pore (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ion channel type is especially important in synaptic transmission?

    <p>Ligand-gated channels (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these statements about ion channels is true?

    <p>Ion channels fluctuate between open and closed states. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key role of voltage-gated calcium channels?

    <p>Linking muscle excitation with contraction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structural feature is common among voltage-gated potassium channels?

    <p>Six transmembrane segments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated channels operate?

    <p>They function as peacemaking channels in the heart (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of voltage-gated proton channels?

    <p>Facilitating acid extrusion from cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes voltage-gated sodium channels from voltage-gated calcium channels?

    <p>Calcium channels link muscle excitation to contraction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical structural configuration of hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated channels?

    <p>Tetramers of six-transmembrane α subunits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What cations are hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated channels permeable to?

    <p>Both potassium (K+) and sodium (Na+) ions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes voltage-gated potassium channels?

    <p>They are integral for repolarizing the cell membrane (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ion channels are primarily permeable to Ca2+ but also close upon its binding?

    <p>Cyclic nucleotide-gated channels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of potassium channel is characterized by its opening in response to changes in membrane potential?

    <p>Voltage-gated potassium channels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining feature of general ion channels?

    <p>They allow many types of ions to pass through. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Transient receptor potential (TRP) channels can be gated by various factors. Which of the following is NOT a method of activation for these channels?

    <p>Direct chemical reactions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which classification includes channels that typically contain two KV-style six-transmembrane domains?

    <p>Two-pore channels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes chloride channels from other ion channels?

    <p>They transport chloride ions specifically. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which channel type primarily functions through activation by cyclic nucleotides?

    <p>Cyclic nucleotide-gated channels (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following ion channels is specifically designed to respond to changes in hydrogen ion concentration (pH)?

    <p>Proton channels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does NADPH oxidase play in the immune response?

    <p>It produces reactive oxygen species (ROS) to kill bacteria. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initiates the opening of ligand-gated ion channels?

    <p>Binding of specific ligand molecules. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of ion channel is characterized by allowing ions to flow primarily into the cell?

    <p>Inward-rectifier potassium channels. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do second messengers affect ion channels in the 'other gating' category?

    <p>They cause direct activation of channels from within the membrane. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ion channel is particularly involved in pacemaker activity in the heart?

    <p>Inward-rectifier potassium channels. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What activates calcium-activated potassium channels?

    <p>Intracellular calcium concentration. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of channel responds to mechanical stimuli such as pressure or stretch?

    <p>Mechanosensitive ion channels. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the two-pore-domain potassium channels within the 'other gating' category?

    <p>They form leak channels. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Ion Channel

    A transmembrane protein complex that allows ions to pass through the cell membrane.

    Gating

    The process by which an ion channel transitions between open and closed states.

    Ion-selective filter

    Region within an ion channel where the selectivity for specific ions is determined.

    Voltage-gated ion channel

    A type of ion channel that opens or closes in response to changes in the electrical potential across the membrane.

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    Ligand-gated ion channel

    A type of ion channel that opens or closes in response to binding of a specific molecule.

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    Stretch-activated ion channel

    A type of ion channel that opens or closes in response to mechanical force or stress.

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    Neurotransmitter-gated ion channel

    A type of ligand-gated ion channel that opens in response to the binding of neurotransmitters.

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    Intracellular mediator-gated ion channel

    A type of ligand-gated ion channel that opens in response to the binding of intracellular messengers.

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    Voltage-gated Calcium Channels

    Calcium channels play crucial roles in muscle contraction and neurotransmitter release. Their α subunits resemble sodium channels in structure and size.

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    Cation Channels of Sperm

    This channel family, primarily known as Catsper channels, is related to two-pore channels and shares distant ties with TRP channels.

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    Voltage-gated Potassium Channels (KV)

    Voltage-gated potassium channels (KV) are essential for repolarizing the cell membrane after action potentials. Their α subunits consist of six transmembrane segments, similar to a single domain of sodium channels.

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    Hyperpolarization-activated Cyclic Nucleotide-gated Channels

    These channels open when the cell membrane becomes more negative (hyperpolarization) instead of positive (depolarization). They are sensitive to cyclic nucleotides cAMP and cGMP, which affect their voltage sensitivity.

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    Voltage-gated Proton Channels

    Voltage-gated proton channels open with depolarization, but their opening is strongly dependent on pH. This means they only open when the proton gradient is outward, allowing protons to leave the cell.

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    Proton Channels in Phagocytes

    These channels are found in phagocytes like eosinophils, neutrophils, and macrophages. They play a crucial role in the immune response by allowing protons to leave cells.

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    Cyclic Nucleotide-Gated Channels

    Ion channels that are activated by the binding of intracellular cAMP or cGMP.

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    Chloride Channels

    Ion channels that are specific for chloride ions.

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    Potassium Channels

    Ion channels that are specifically designed to let potassium ions pass through the membrane.

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    Voltage-Gated Potassium Channels

    A type of potassium channel that is activated by changes in the electrical potential across the cell membrane.

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    Calcium-Activated Potassium Channels

    A type of potassium channel activated by calcium ions.

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    Inward-Rectifier Potassium Channels

    A type of potassium channel that allows potassium ions to flow more easily into the cell than out of the cell.

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    Two-Pore Domain Potassium Channels

    A type of potassium channel that has two distinct pores.

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    General Ion Channels

    A type of ion channel that is not specific for any particular ion and allows many types of ions to pass through.

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    Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor

    A family of cation-permeable ion channels activated by acetylcholine binding. They are important for neurotransmission at neuromuscular junctions.

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    GABA-gated ion channels

    A family of anion-permeable ion channels activated by GABA binding. They are important for inhibiting neuronal activity in the brain.

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    Second Messenger-gated ion channels

    Ion channels that open in response to intracellular signals, such as second messengers. They help to amplify and propagate intracellular signals.

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    Study Notes

    Ion Channels

    • Ion channels allow ions to pass through cell membranes, fluctuating between open and closed conformations.
    • Gating refers to the conformational change between open (ions pass) and closed (ions blocked) states.
    • Channels are classified by their gating mechanism (how they open and close).
    • Voltage-gated channels respond to membrane potential changes.
    • Ligand-gated channels respond to binding of a ligand (chemical signal). Ligands can be extracellular (like neurotransmitters) or intracellular (ions or nucleotides).
    • Mechanically gated channels respond to physical forces (stretch, pressure, etc.).
    • Some channels are also gated by second messengers or light.

    How Ion Channels Work

    • Ion channel proteins form a pore across the lipid bilayer.
    • The pore is hydrophilic, lined with polar amino acids in contact with the lipid bilayer.
    • The pore narrows, creating an "ion-selective filter" for ion selectivity.
    • The selectivity of a channel is determined by the amino acids lining the filter region of this pore.

    Types of Ion Channels

    • Voltage-gated ion channels change conformation in response to changes in the electrical potential across the membrane. They are found in neurons and muscle cells.
    • Ligand-gated ion channels open or close when a chemical messenger (ligand) binds. Ligands can be extracellular or intracellular
    • Stretch-activated ion channels respond to mechanical forces like stretching.
    • Other, less common ion channels are gated by stimuli such as light, intracellular messengers, and even hyperpolarization.

    Ion Channel Classifications

    Channels are also classified by which ions they allow to pass through

    • For example, chloride channels allow chloride; potassium channels potassium, etc.

    Other Classifications

    • Some ion channels are classified by the duration of their response to stimuli, such as transient receptor potential (TRP) channels.
    • TRP channels are diverse and may respond to voltage, intracellular calcium, pH, redox state, osmolarity, and mechanical stretch.
    • Some TRP channels are constitutively open, while others are gated by these stimuli. The channels' selectivity for ions like calcium sometimes also influences their gating.

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    Explore the fascinating world of ion channels, which facilitate the movement of ions across cell membranes by alternating between open and closed states. This quiz covers different types of ion channels, including voltage-gated, ligand-gated, and mechanically gated channels, as well as their functioning mechanisms. Test your understanding of how these proteins contribute to cellular signaling and ion selectivity.

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