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Voltage-Gated Channels

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27:47

In this lesson you will learn about neurons' ability to generate signals called action potentials, and biophysics of voltage-gated ion channels.

Topics covered in this lesson
  • Non-linear, voltage-dependent conductances
  • Voltage gating mechanisms
  • Voltage-dependent sodium and potassium channels
  • Sample calculations on single channel conductance, 'explosive' depolarizing sodium conductance, and stabilizing potassium conductance