A Local Change in the Resting Potential of a Receptor

question 78

Multiple Choice

A local change in the resting potential of a receptor cell that mediates the impact of stimuli and the initiation of nerve impulses is called

• A) receptor potential.
• B) sensory reduction.
• C) hyperpolarization.
• D) sensory transduction.

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