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why 3 sodium ions are attached to the channel protein ?

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Three sodium ions are attached to the channel protein for the transmission of electric impulse through an axon. The three sodium ions move outside the axonal membrane for two potassium ions entering inside the axon which is therefore responsible for the transmission of electric impulse.

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