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Briefly describe how ion channels function.

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Briefly describe how ion channels function.
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Ion channels open and close in response to chemical or mechanical signals. When
an ion channel opens, ions rapidly move into or out of the cell. Most ion channels
close and enter a resting state within a few milliseconds of opening. The changes in
ion concentration cause an electrochemical gradient and can lead to a rapid wave of
ion channel activation throughout the entire plasma membrane.
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