Which of the Following Is Controlled by the Magnitude of a Receptor

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is controlled by the magnitude of a receptor potential?

• A)the rate of production of an action potential
• B)the rate of reaction of the brain
• C)the rate of response to a sensory neuron
• D)perception
• E)adaptation

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Definitions:

Total Utility

The complete fulfillment derived from the consumption of a specific amount of products or services.

Consumer Surplus

The gap between the total price consumers are willing and able to shell out for a good or service and the amount they really pay.

Water-Diamond Paradox

An economic paradox that questions why diamonds are pricier than water despite water being essential for survival and diamonds having relatively little practical use.

Marginal Utility

The extra pleasure or benefit a consumer receives from using an additional unit of a product or service.