How Is the Strength of a Stimulus Encoded by Neurons

question 88

Multiple Choice

How is the strength of a stimulus encoded by neurons?

• A) by the size of action potentials
• B) by the frequency of action potentials
• C) by the duration of action potentials
• D) by whether the action potential peak is positive or negative

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