The distinct role of the gated ion channels in initiation of a signal and its passage along the nerve from the head of a rattlesnake till its tail and, then from that nerve to the muscle that moves the rattle. Introduction: Gated ion channels are necessary for the generation and propagation of impulses. The flow of ions induces many changes in the body. The gated ion channels work in response to stimuli and accordingly alters the membrane potential. The function of the gated ion channels present in the various organs is to cause conduction.

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To explain: The distinct role of the gated ion channels in initiation of a signal and its passage along the nerve from the head of a rattlesnake till its tail and, then from that nerve to the muscle that moves the rattle.

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Gated ion channels are necessary for the generation and propagation of impulses. The flow of ions induces many changes in the body. The gated ion channels work in response to stimuli and accordingly alters the membrane potential. The function of the gated ion channels present in the various organs is to cause conduction.

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