An Action Potential Is Generated When the General Senses Detect

question 32

Multiple Choice

An action potential is generated when the general senses detect

• A) warm bath water.
• B) a cold pool.
• C) a kiss.
• D) a cut or scrape.
• E) All of the answer choices are correct.

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