Question 17

(Multiple Choice)

Which of the following correctly describes the order of events that occur when you touch a very hot surface?
1) Action potential in sensory neuron
2) Sensory receptor absorbs energy from stimulus
3) Receptor potential produced
4) Stimulus is transduced into electrical energy


A) 1 → 3 → 4 → 2
B) 2 → 1 → 4 → 3
C) 2 → 4 → 3 → 1
D) 4 → 1 → 3 → 2
E) 3 → 1 → 4 → 2

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