Which of the following is TRUE regarding sensory receptors in a dog?
A)A dog's sense of smell is equivalent to a human's.
B)If properly stimulated, all of a dog's sensory receptors would fire action potentials.
C)If properly stimulated, the membranes of all of a dog's sensory receptors would become depolarized.
D)None of the answer options is correct.

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Sensory receptors in dogs vary significantly from humans, especially in terms of smell, where dogs have a far superior sense of smell. Not all sensory receptors would fire action potentials or become depolarized under any given stimulation, as different receptors have specific thresholds and types of stimuli they respond to.

Which of the Following Is TRUE Regarding Sensory Receptors in a Dog