Because of Refractory Periods, the Maximum Firing Rate of a Neuron

question 49

Multiple Choice

Because of refractory periods, the maximum firing rate of a neuron is approximately _____ impulses per second.

• A)500
• B)1000
• C)100
• D)200

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