Item #7 of 10

Saltiness receptors function via _______________.

the simple influx of sodium ions (or other cations from metallic salts) across the membrane causing depolizaration.;
the opening of calcium ion channels in the presence of hydrogen ions;
the activation of a G protein;
the blocking of potassium efflux;
none of the alternatives provided are correct;

INCORRECT - The blocking of potassium efflux followed by depolarization is a mechanism underlying the encoding of sour tastes.

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