How would a mutation that increases the threshold for the voltage gated potassium channel change the action potential? Select an answer and submit. For keyboard navigation, use the up/down arrow keys to select an answer. a b с d It would prevent depolarization It would lead to a slower depolarization It would lead to a longer depolarization It would lead to a faster repolarization
How would a mutation that increases the threshold for the voltage gated potassium channel change the action potential? Select an answer and submit. For keyboard navigation, use the up/down arrow keys to select an answer. a b с d It would prevent depolarization It would lead to a slower depolarization It would lead to a longer depolarization It would lead to a faster repolarization
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It would prevent depolarization
It would lead to a slower depolarization
It would lead to a longer depolarization
It would lead to a faster repolarization
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Neurons have the capability of generating and transmitting nerve impulse. The generation and transmission of nerve impulse depends on the concentration gradient of specific ions across the plasma membrane of the neuron and the opening or closing of specific ions channels or carriers.
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