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Marty

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on: Jun 22, 2018
A sensory receptor is a variant of a(n)
 
  a. axon terminal.
  b. neuron.
  c. motor cell.
  d. muscle fiber.
  e. skin cell.

Question 2

Which of the following is true of the process of sensory transduction?
 
  a. Receptors show action potentials to external stimuli.
  b. The intensity of an external stimulus is related to the firing rate of the receptor.
  c. An external stimulus is converted into changes in receptor membrane potential.
  d. Most receptors show an action potential when stimulated with an external stimulus.
  e. Transduction refers to the speed at which a sensory message travels toward the brain.


vickybb89

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: b. neuron.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c. An external stimulus is converted into changes in receptor membrane potential.


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