Cells a and B Are Receiving the Same High Levels

question 49

Multiple Choice

Cells A and B are receiving the same high levels of stimulation, but cell A is showing a lower level of activity than cell B. A likely explanation for this fact is:

• A) cell A is defective
• B) cell A is receiving input from the edge of a surface, while cell B is receiving input from a portion of the surface away from the edge
• C) cell A is being laterally inhibited by other nearby cells
• D) cell A has a higher resting level than cell B

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Definitions:

Mitral Cells

Neurons located in the olfactory bulb that act as primary processors of olfactory information.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter involved in the transmission of nerve impulses in the central and peripheral nervous systems, particularly in the stimulation of muscle movement.

Receptor Neurons

Specialized neurons that respond to physical or chemical changes in their surroundings, initiating sensory input to the nervous system.

Bipolar Neurons

A type of neuron with two extensions (one axon and one dendrite), found in sensory organs like the retina of the eye.