Mechanoreceptors translate mechanical signals into electrical signals when pressure on the cell
A) Activates a G-protein signal transduction cascade.
B) Disrupts stability of the lipid bilayer, causing ions to flow.
C) Induces a conformational change in ion channels, allowing ions to flow.
D) Induces a change in cell volume that disrupts ion balance.
Answer: C
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