How Is the Intensity of a Stimulus Encoded During Information

question 209

Multiple Choice

How is the intensity of a stimulus encoded during information transmittal to the central nervous system?

• A) Different second -order neurons transmit information about stimuli of varying intensities.
• B) Different afferent neurons transmit information about stimuli of varying intensities.
• C) The frequency of action potentials transmitted to the central nervous system is greater for a stronger stimulus.
• D) The amplitude of action potentials transmitted to the central nervous system is greater for a stronger stimulus.
• E) The neurotransmitter released from an afferent neuron differs based on the intensity of the stimulus.

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