Question

The receptor potential is generated at the _______. the receptor potential is generated at the _______. receiving region secretory region output region conducting region

Answer 1

The receptor potential is generated at the receiving region. The proteins in the receptor respond to stimuli and they have the potential of triggering an action. This potential is produced by sensory transduction which is a graded response that can be both depolarizing and hyperpolarizing.

Answer 2

Receptor potential is generally at the receiving region. The receptor potential(also called generator potential) can work to trigger an action potential either within the same neuron or adjacent cell.Within the same neuron the receptor potential causes local current flow to the region responsible for action potential.