The Stronger the Stimulus, the Greater the Frequency of Action

question 208

True/False

The stronger the stimulus, the greater the frequency of action potentials generated and propagated in the afferent neuron.

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Definitions:

Synaptic Gap

The synaptic gap is the tiny space between neurons through which neurotransmitters travel to communicate signals.

Neurotransmitter Molecules

Chemical substances that transmit signals across the synaptic gap from one neuron to another.

Reuptake

The process by which neurotransmitters are taken back into the synaptic vesicles from the synaptic cleft, effectively stopping their action on nearby neurons.

Runner's High

A euphoric sensation reported by some individuals after extensive running, attributed to the release of endorphins.