Which of the Following Is an Incorrect Statement Regarding the Occurrence

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an incorrect statement regarding the occurrence of a sensation?

• A) A generator potential in the associated sensory neuron must reach threshold.
• B) The stimulus energy must be converted into the energy of a graded potential called a transduction potential.
• C) The stimulus energy must match the specificity of the receptor.
• D) The stimulus energy must occur within the receptor's receptive field.

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