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Adaptation of Sensory Receptors

13. The Peripheral Nervous System / Adaptation of Sensory Receptors / Problem 1

Which of the following must occur first before an action potential is generated?

A

The sensory signals must be processed and filtered in the thalamus.

B

The somatic sensory information must be processed in the cortex.

C

The receptor potential must be of sufficient magnitude and reach the threshold.

D

The electrical signal must be carried by the axon towards the central nervous system.

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