What type of ion channel is responsible for triggering a response in a second order neuron during the normal flow of sensory information from periphery to CNS?
A) leak channels
B) ligand-gated ion channels
C) mechanically-gated ion channels
D) voltage-gated ion channels

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Ligand-gated ion channels are responsible for triggering a response in a second order neuron during sensory information flow. These channels are activated by neurotransmitter binding to their receptor sites, leading to ion movement and subsequent neuronal depolarization.

What Type of Ion Channel Is Responsible for Triggering a Response