When a sensory neuron is excited by some form of energy, the resulting graded potential is called a(n) __________ .
A) generator potential
B) excitatory potential
C) action potential
D) postsynaptic potential

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When a sensory neuron is excited by some form of energy, the resulting graded potential is called a generator potential. This is because it generates an electrical signal that will eventually lead to the generation of an action potential and the transmission of information to the central nervous system. The other options (excitatory potential, action potential, and postsynaptic potential) are not specific to the initial activation of a sensory neuron.

When a Sensory Neuron Is Excited by Some Form of Energy