Sensory Receptors: Transuction

Question 1

What is Transduction

Answer 1

The energy of the stimulus is transformed into electrical activity

Question 2

What are the 2 types of potentials produced by stimulation of receptors?

Answer 2

1. Graded Potential
2. Action Potential

Question 3

Explain what a graded potential is.

Answer 3

the stimulus produces the opening of ionic channels, which then produces a depolarization

Question 4

Explain how an Action Potential is produced.

Answer 4

Depolarization beyond the threshold of excitation produces the opening of voltage-gated channels