Tetraethylammonium
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Tetraethylammonium (TEA) is a substance used in neurophysiology experiments to block the voltage activated potassium channels involved in the trailing part of the transmission of an action potential along a neuron. TEA is typically added to the intracellular solution because it acts on the inner mouth of the potassium channel.