-Which of the following is NOT characteristic of sensation?
A) Some sensory receptors are activated only by chemicals.
B) Nerve impulses mediating each of the senses are essentially the same.
C) Sensory neuron activity follows the all-or-none law.
D) All organisms use the same sense organs to perceive their environments.
E) All sensory receptors convert stimulus energy into action potentials.

Question

-Which of the following is NOT characteristic of sensation?
A) Some sensory receptors are activated only by chemicals. 
B) Nerve impulses mediating each of the senses are essentially the same. 
C) Sensory neuron activity follows the all-or-none law. 
D) All organisms use the same sense organs to perceive their environments. 
E) All sensory receptors convert stimulus energy into action potentials.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Different organisms have evolved different sense organs adapted to their specific environments and needs, so not all organisms use the same sense organs.

-Which of the Following Is NOT Characteristic of Sensation