Which of the Following Statements About Receptor Potentials Is False

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about receptor potentials is false?

• A) They can cause the release of a neurotransmitter.
• B) They can cause an action potential.
• C) They are a change in membrane potential of the sensory cell.
• D) They can spread over long distances.
• E) They can be amplified.

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