Saltiness receptors function via _______________.
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the simple influx of sodium ions (or other cations from metallic salts) across the membrane causing depolizaration.; |
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the opening of calcium ion channels in the presence of hydrogen ions; |
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the activation of a G protein; |
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the blocking of potassium efflux; |
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none of the alternatives provided are correct; |
INCORRECT - The metabotropic activation of a G protein is a mechanism underlying the encoding of bitter and some sweet tastes.
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