Voltage-Gated Channels and the Action Potential

This tutorial explains how a charge is generated across a membrane. The function and role of the voltage-gated sodium ion channel and voltage-gated potassium ion channel are explained in detail.
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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Students
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Adobe Flash Player
Keywords: voltage gated channel, action potential, resting potential, depolarization, membrane potential
Instructional Component Type(s): Tutorial
Resource Collection: Science - Biology - Grades 9-12 Existing Student Tutorials

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