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Touch-Sensitive Channel Touching stretches cell membranes, opening mechanosensitive ion channels, leading to sensation by the nervous system. Pictured is the transmembrane region of a similar channel in bacteria. When closed, the narrow opening is lined by hydrophobic amino acid sidechains, making it non-conductive to ions. >>> See more animations and explanation >>>

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