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Sensory Receptors
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Total cards: 4•Content version: v3•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026
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#1
Front (Question)
In cutaneous receptors, the nerve endings are protected by
Back (Answer)
A capsule
#2
Front (Question)
What does transduction in all sensory receptors involve?
Back (Answer)
Opening and closing of ion channels
#3
Front (Question)
What does an adequate stimulus cause/
Back (Answer)
A graded membrane potential change called a receptor potential or a GENERATOR POTENTIAL
#4
Front (Question)
State what is meant by membrane deformation
Back (Answer)
The adequate stimulus is mechanoreceptors and proprioceptors