In All Types of Chemoreceptors, Receptor Cells Develop Receptor Potentials

Question

In all types of chemoreceptors, receptor cells develop receptor potentials in response to ________.
A)changes in the movement of the surrounding molecules
B)the electrical properties of the surrounding cells
C)chemicals dissolved in a fluid such as blood or saliva
D)the addition of positively charged proteins

Accepted Answer

Chemoreceptors respond to chemicals dissolved in fluids, such as blood or saliva, which bind to the receptor cells and generate receptor potentials.