Which Statement About Receptor Potentials Is False

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which statement about receptor potentials is false?

• A) They can cause the release of a neurotransmitter.
• B) They can cause an action potential.
• C) They are changes in membrane potential of the sensory receptor cells in response to stimuli.
• D) They can spread over long distances.
• E) They are caused by particular stimuli that change membrane permeability to ions.

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