Which ion channel opens in response to a change in membrane potential and participates in the generation and conduction of action potentials?
A) mechanically gated channel
B) ligand- gated channel
C) voltage- gated channel
D) leakage channel

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Voltage-gated channels open in response to changes in membrane potential and are crucial for the generation and conduction of action potentials in neurons and muscle cells.

Which Ion Channel Opens in Response to a Change in Membrane