The specialized pores located in the axon membrane that open or close are termed
A) receptors.
B) voltage transporters.
C) autoreceptors.
D) ion channels.
E) sodium-potassium transporters.

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The specialized pores located in the axon membrane that can open or close to allow ion movement are known as ion channels. This movement of ions is crucial for the generation and propagation of neuronal electrical signals.

The Specialized Pores Located in the Axon Membrane That Open