What Happens to the Rate of Firing in Motor Neurons

question 43

Multiple Choice

 What happens to the rate of firing in motor neurons as we age?

• A) No changes occur.
• B) Firing rates decrease, leading to slower and weaker muscle responses.
• C) Firing rates increase, leading to uncomfortable cramping.
• D) Firing rates decrease, but muscle fibers are able to compensate for these changes.

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