Which statement concerning the mechanoreceptive receptor potential is true?
A)An increase in stimulus energy results in an increase in receptor potential
B)When receptor potential rises above a certain threshold, action potentials will appear in the neuron attached to the receptor
C)The number of action potentials generated in the neuron attached to the receptor is proportional to the receptor potential
D)All the above are correct

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All of the given statements are true about the mechanoreceptive receptor potential. As the stimulus energy increases, there is an increase in receptor potential. When the receptor potential reaches a certain threshold, action potentials will be generated in the neuron attached to the receptor. The number of action potentials generated in the neuron is proportional to the receptor potential. Therefore, all three statements are correct.

Which Statement Concerning the Mechanoreceptive Receptor Potential Is True