Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Receptor Potential

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the receptor potential?

• A)The receptor potential is always constant
• B)The greater the intensity of the stimulus, the greater the change in receptor potential
• C)Any change in the receptor potential will induce an action potential
• D)Receptor excitation always involves depolarization of the receptor

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