14.4 Receptors 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyHuman, animal and plant behaviourA2/A-levelAQA Created by: NathanoldsCreated on: 29-09-16 21:02 What are receptors specific to? Receptors are specific to a type of stimulus 1 of 5 What stimulus does the pacinian corpuscle respond to? Its responds to mechanical pressure 2 of 5 What's the definition of transduce? Changing the energy received from the receptor into a different form of energy that can be perceived and understood by the body. e.g neurones 3 of 5 What's generator potential? depolarisation of a receptor in response to a stimulus, results in an action potential when the threshold is met 4 of 5 What's action potential? When ions start crossing the membrane, and the sodium channels open. Causes sodium ions to rush in because 5 of 5
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