A Stimulus That Is Strong Enough to Trigger an Action

question 53

Multiple Choice

A stimulus that is strong enough to trigger an action potential is said to be above

• A) capacity.
• B) maximum.
• C) frequency.
• D) intensity.
• E) threshold.

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