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

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.

Answer 2

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.