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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

13. The Peripheral Nervous System

Introduction to Sensory Receptors

Anatomy & Physiology

13. The Peripheral Nervous System

Introduction to Sensory Receptors

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Which of the following statements about receptor potentials is false?

Receptor potentials are all-or-none responses.

Receptor potentials occur in sensory receptor cells.

Receptor potentials are graded responses to stimuli.

Receptor potentials can lead to the generation of action potentials.

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Understand the concept of receptor potentials: Receptor potentials are changes in the membrane potential of sensory receptor cells in response to stimuli.

Recognize that receptor potentials are graded responses: Unlike action potentials, receptor potentials vary in magnitude depending on the strength of the stimulus.

Identify the role of receptor potentials in sensory receptor cells: These potentials occur in sensory receptor cells and are crucial for converting external stimuli into electrical signals.

Learn how receptor potentials can lead to action potentials: If the receptor potential is strong enough, it can trigger an action potential in the sensory neuron, leading to signal transmission.

Evaluate the statement 'Receptor potentials are all-or-none responses': This statement is false because receptor potentials are graded, not all-or-none like action potentials.