The Initial Effect of a Stimulus on a Sensory Receptor

question 5

Multiple Choice

The initial effect of a stimulus on a sensory receptor is a local electrical change specifically called a(an) __________.

• A) action potential
• B) graded potential
• C) local potential
• D) sensory potential
• E) receptor potential

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