The initial effect of a stimulus on a sensory receptor is a local electrical change specifically called a(an) ________

A) action potential
B) local potential
C) graded potential
D) sensory potential
E) receptor potential


E

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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