Since All Action Potentials Are Identical, the Intensity of a Sensation

question 48

Multiple Choice

Since all action potentials are identical, the intensity of a sensation depends on:

• A) whether a myelinated or unmyelinated neuron has been stimulated.
• B) the duration of the stimulation.
• C) whether the neuron stimulated is a pre- or postsynaptic neuron.
• D) the total number of neurons stimulated and the frequency of their discharge.
• E) the presence of an EPSP or IPSP, which allows for a graded response.

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