Which Statement About Mechanoreceptors Is False

question 212

Multiple Choice

Which statement about mechanoreceptors is false?

• A) They transduce mechanical forces into changes in receptor potential.
• B) If a mechanoreceptor is subject to increased distortion, more ion channels within its membrane open.
• C) If the receptor potential of a mechanoreceptor rises, neurotransmitter may be released.
• D) A physical force that disturbs the membrane of a mechanoreceptor causes anion channels to open.
• E) The strength of the stimulus to the mechanoreceptor is reflected in the rate of action potentials generated or the amount of neurotransmitter released.

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