Which of the Following Is True About Gustatory Receptors

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about gustatory receptors?

• A)All gustatory receptors have the same threshold for activation.
• B)In order for a chemical to be sensed,it must be hydrophobic.
• C)The receptors generate an action potential in response to chemical stimuli.
• D)Complete adaptation occurs in about one to five minutes.

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Definitions:

Parallel Processing

The ability of the brain to process many aspects of a problem or scene at the same time, which plays an essential role in tasks such as visual perception.

Parallel Processing

A method in computing and brain functioning where multiple processes or calculations are performed simultaneously.

Selective Attention

The cognitive process of focusing on certain stimuli or information while ignoring others.

Cocktail Party Effect

The brain's ability to focus one's auditory attention on a particular stimulus while filtering out a range of other stimuli, as when one hears their name in a noisy room.