How Is the Intensity of a Stimulus Encoded During Information

question 76

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

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