A Graded Change in Membrane Potential Within a Sensory Receptor

question 30

Multiple Choice

A graded change in membrane potential within a sensory receptor cell is always called a(n)

• A) depolarization.
• B) hyperpolarization.
• C) action potential.
• D) receptor potential.

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