Anatomy & Physiology
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Author: Marieb, Elaine N.
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Chapter 11, Problem 16CYU
Events at a chemical synapse usually involve opening both voltage-gated ion channels and chemically gated ion channels. Where are these ion channels located and what causes each to open?
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