Ion channel inactivation is
A) closing of the channel in response to decrease in the stimulus.
B) closing of the channel even when the stimulus continues.
C) any type of channel closing.
D) None of the answers are correct.

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Ion channel inactivation refers to the process where the channel closes and becomes unresponsive to the stimulus that originally activated it, even if the stimulus continues. This is a specific mechanism that ensures the ion channel does not remain open indefinitely, allowing for the proper timing and regulation of electrical signaling in cells.

Ion Channel Inactivation Is