What Is Probably the Signal That Causes the Firing of Action

question 2

Multiple Choice

What is probably the signal that causes the firing of action potentials from the trigeminal nerve when a whisker is deflected?

• A) Neurotransmitter binding to its GPCR
• B) Hormone binding to its GPCR
• C) Mechanically gated ion channel
• D) Cyclic nucleotide (cAMP)-activated ion channel
• E) Mechanical stretch of the skin, resulting in pulling on the whisker shaft

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Total Consumption

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Savings Rate

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Induced Consumption

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