Which Statement Concerning Receptors Is Correct

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning receptors is correct?

• A) The larger the receptor potential, the greater the frequency of action potentials initiated in the afferent neuron.
• B) Tonic receptors often exhibit an "off-response."
• C) Phasic receptors are important in situations where maintained information about a stimulus is valuable.
• D) Receptor adaptation results from nerve fatigue.

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