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Which of the following statements is true?

Describe how the process of sensory transduction involves a change in membrane potential and the generation of receptor and action potentials.
Recognize the molecular mechanisms by which various stimuli (e.g., chemical, mechanical) activate specific sensory receptors, leading to the opening or closing of ion channels.
Grasp the principle of sensory adaptation and its behavioral implications, such as the ability to ignore constant stimuli while remaining sensitive to new information.
Explain the distinction between different types of sensory receptors (e.g., chemoreceptors, mechanoreceptors, thermoreceptors, photoreceptors) based on the type of stimulus they detect.

Definitions:

Wave Forms

Graphical representations of electrical signals, showing the variation of voltage or current over time.

Polarity

Refers to the orientation of magnetic or electrical poles, indicating the direction of magnetic or electrical fields.

Molten

Describes a substance that has been heated past its melting point and is in a liquid state, typically referring to metals or glass.

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