This Discussion will allow you the opportunity to engage with your peers to explore the difference between ion channels and G proteins. You will be able

This Discussion will allow you the opportunity to engage with your peers to explore the difference between ion channels and G proteins. You will be able to apply this understanding to a specific patient question. Additionally, please reply to your peers with additional information and sources to either support or challenge responses. 

Post a response answering the following:

  • Explain the difference between ion channels and G proteins as they relate to signal transduction and targets of medications.
  • How would you answer the following patient question:
    • My grandmother has a mental illness. I have the same genes as her. Will I also get the same mental illness?

Note: Your response needs to be supported and validated by three (3) scholarly peer-reviewed resources located outside of your course Learning Resources.

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