Disturbances in sensory neurons will result in an action potential if the
A) stimulus is graded.
B) stimulus remains local.
C) graded stimulus reaches a trigger zone.
D) localized stimuli do not spread far.
E) stimuli become downgraded to localized ones.

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An action potential is generated when a graded stimulus reaches the trigger zone with sufficient strength to reach the threshold potential, initiating the action potential.

Disturbances in Sensory Neurons Will Result in an Action Potential