COURSE:

NURS-6630N: Approaches to Treatment

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.

Solution

Difference between ion channels and G proteins

Ion channels are types of proteins that are formed in cell membranes, therefore allowing ions such as calcium, chloride, potassium, and sodium to pass through. G proteins relay signals from cell surface receptors to internal pathways, which are activated by G protein-coupled receptors. One of the main differences between the two is that ion channels support the flow of……….$5