Receptor Potentials Produce Action Potentials in Two Ways: by Generating

question 91

Multiple Choice

Receptor potentials produce action potentials in two ways: by generating action potentials within the sensory receptor cells and by causing the release of _______, which induces an associated neuron to generate action potentials.

• A) a hormone
• B) mechanical pressure
• C) a G protein
• D) a neurotransmitter
• E) ions

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Definitions:

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