Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, Modified MasteringA&P with eText and Access Card (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN: 9780133988550

Author: Frederic H. Martini, Judi L. Nath, Edwin F. Bartholomew

Publisher: PEARSON

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What is the functional difference among chemically gated (ligand-gated), voltage-gated, and mechanically gated ion channels?

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