Ion channels in the neuronal membrane are gated by second messengers, neurotransmitters, or voltage changes, allowing permeable ions to flow down their electrochemical gradients and alter the membrane potential.

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  Neuroanatomy, Neuron Action Potential - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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• Neuroanatomy, Neuron Action Potential - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov National Library of Medicine via serper

Referenced by nodes (5)

• ion channels concept
• neurotransmitter concept
• neuronal membrane concept
• membrane potential concept
• ion concept