A Given Photon of Light May Trigger an Action Potential

question 5

Multiple Choice

A given photon of light may trigger an action potential with thousands of times more energy because the signal strength is magnified by

• A) the receptor.
• B) a G protein.
• C) an enzyme-catalyzed reaction.
• D) sensory adaptation.
• E) triggering several receptors at once.

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