The Conversion of a Sensory Input to a Change in Membrane

question 65

Multiple Choice

The conversion of a sensory input to a change in membrane potential in the receptor is known as

• A)a labeled line.
• B)perception.
• C)an action potential.
• D)transduction.
• E)stimulation.

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