Multiple Choice
What is the source of the gating currents?
A) Movement of ions across the cell membrane
B) Ion movement associated with the capacitance ("charging") of the cell membrane
C) Changes in the conductance of ion channels
D) Translocation of charged residues in ion channel proteins
E) Influx of calcium from the extracellular space
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