The Brain and Spinal Cord Interpret the Frequency of Action

question 34

Multiple Choice

The brain and spinal cord interpret the frequency of action potentials they receive as

• A) stimulus intensity.
• B) a reflex.
• C) convergence.
• D) divergence.
• E) stimulus importance.

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Definitions:

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Utilitarianism

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