Which Statement About Receptor Potentials Is False

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which statement about receptor potentials is false?

• A) They are graded membrane potentials.
• B) A receptor potential represents a change in membrane potential of a receptor cell caused by a specific stimulus.
• C) They must generate action potentials to signal over long distances.
• D) The generation of receptor potentials is the last step in sensory adaptation.
• E) They spread only short distances.

Examine the effect of economic policies and conditions on poverty.

Understand the factors contributing to income disparity.

Recognize the historical trends in income distribution and poverty rates.

Identify different perspectives on poverty and solutions.

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