What Coding System Do Neurons Use to Get a Greater

question 174

Multiple Choice

What coding system do neurons use to get a greater response?

• A)greater amplitude of stimuli
• B)greater Na+ concentration gradient
• C)increased frequency of stimuli
• D)more active Na+/K+ pump

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Definitions:

Plasticity

The brain's ability to change and adapt as a result of experience, including both structural and functional modifications.

Neural Pathways

Networks of neurons that transmit signals between different parts of the brain or from the brain to the rest of the body.

Refractory Periods

The time period immediately following an action potential during which a neuron is unable to fire another impulse.

Phrenology

A now-discredited theory which postulated that bumps on the skull could predict mental traits and character.