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Nerve Impulse Transmission within a Neuron: Resting Potential

Ion channel configurations

Ion channel configurations

Voltage-gated ion channels are closed at the resting potential and open in response to changes in membrane voltage. After activation, they become inactivated for a brief period and will no longer open in response to a signal.

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