Ion Channels Flashcards
1
Q
What are leak channels?
A
Ion channels that are continuously open
2
Q
What are 2 types of gated channels?
A
Voltage-gated and ligand-gated
3
Q
How do voltage-gated channels work?
A
Open or close by change in voltage/ membrane potential
4
Q
How does the ligand-gated channel work?
A
Open or close by binding to a ligand
