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The discussion focuses on the dynamics of sodium channels, specifically the interaction between the "hole" and the "blocker." The blocker initiates movement at a lower voltage than the hole, which opens rapidly. When voltage increases quickly, the hole allows sodium ions to enter the cell before the blocker fully engages, whereas a slow voltage increase allows the blocker to position itself before the hole opens, reducing spike generation. This understanding is crucial for comprehending action potential generation in neurons.

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There are two "parts" to the sodium channel. Let's call these the "hole" and the "blocker". The blocker starts to move at a lower voltage than the voltage at which the hole starts to open. However, the blocker moves slowly, while the hole opens quickly.

When the voltage is increased quickly, the blocker begins to move before the hole starts to open. As the hole opens much more quickly than the blocker moves, it is opens fully and let's sodium ions into the cell, even though the blocker started to move before the hole started to open. Finally, the blocker moves into place, and even though the hole is still open, sodium ions no longer get into the cell.

In contrast, if the voltage is increased slowly, the blocker will finish moving in place before the hole opens. So you will be less able to evoke spikes when the voltage is increased slowly.
 
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