Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Strength-Duration Curve

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding the strength-duration curve for electrical stimulation?

• A) It depicts the response of a nerve to stimulation for a given pulse amplitude and duration.
• B) The area below the curve depicts the amplitudes and durations for sensory responses.
• C) Values on the curve indicate the threshold for fatigue of a muscle following stimulation.
• D) The area above the curve depicts the amplitudes and duration for motor responses.

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