A Given Photon of Light May Trigger an Action Potential

question 22

Multiple Choice

A given photon of light may trigger an action potential with thousands of times more energy because the signal strength is magnified by

• A)the receptor.
• B)an enzyme-catalyzed reaction.
• C)sensory adaptation.
• D)triggering several receptors at once.

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Definitions:

Budget Line

A visual depiction showing every potential mix of two products that a specific income and price levels can buy.

Utility

In economics, the total satisfaction received from consuming a good or service.

Indifference Map

A graphical representation of different combinations of two goods or bundles among which a consumer is indifferent.

Indifference Curve

A graph representing combinations of goods or services among which a consumer is indifferent, showing preference levels and the trade-offs between different bundles.