The Number of Action Potentials Per Unit of Time Determines

question 226

Multiple Choice

The number of action potentials per unit of time determines a neuron's:

• A)action potential
• B)resting potential
• C)dendrite pattern
• D)firing rate

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Definitions:

Fine Acuity

pertains to the sharpness or clarity of vision, often measuring the ability to discern fine details.

Cones

Visual sensory receptors found at the back of the retina, responsible for color vision and sharpness of vision.

Similarity

The state of being alike or having attributes in common, often used in various contexts such as psychology, mathematics, and everyday comparisons.

Sensory Adaptation

Tendency of sensory receptor cells to become less responsive to a stimulus that is unchanging.