Which of the Following Is True of the Process of Sensory

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the process of sensory transduction?

• A) Receptors show action potentials to external stimuli.
• B) The intensity of an external stimulus is related to the firing rate of the receptor.
• C) An external stimulus is converted into changes in receptor membrane potential.
• D) Most receptors show an action potential when stimulated with an external stimulus.
• E) Transduction refers to the speed at which a sensory message travels toward the brain.

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