Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Determination of Stimulus

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the determination of stimulus intensity is true?

• A)Stronger intensity stimuli cause rapid adaptation,while weaker stimuli cause slower adaptation.
• B)The amplitude of action potentials increases with increasing stimulus intensity.
• C)The duration of receptor potentials decreases with increasing stimulus intensity.
• D)The frequency of action potentials increases with increasing stimulus intensity.
• E)The only means of detecting intensity changes is through recruitment of greater numbers of sensory units.

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