Adequate Stimulus

Question 1

Each sensory receptor responds most readily to one particular form of energy. What is that known as?

Answer 1

ADEQUATE STIMULUS

Question 2

An example of adequate stimulus in the eye, is that receptors normally respond to ___________.

Answer 2

LIGHT

Question 3

True or False

Receptors also respond to other forms of energy, aside from the adequate stimulus.

Answer 3

TRUE

Question 4

All sensory receptors are able to convert (____________) stimulus energy into action potentials.

Answer 4

TRANSDUCE

Question 5

What do the terms “firing” or “depolarizing” signify that a neuron is in the process of?

Answer 5

SENDING A NERVE IMPULSE