Which receptor transduces when it changes shape and its plasma membrane becomes more permeable to sodium or potassium ions?
A) pain receptor
B) thermoreceptor
C) mechanoreceptor
D) chemoreceptor

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Mechanoreceptors are activated when they change shape in response to mechanical stimuli such as pressure, touch or vibration. This change in shape alters the permeability of the plasma membrane to ions such as sodium or potassium, leading to the generation of an action potential. Pain receptors (A), thermoreceptors (B) and chemoreceptors (D) are activated by different types of stimuli and do not necessarily involve changes in membrane permeability to ions.

Which Receptor Transduces When It Changes Shape and Its Plasma