How Is the Intensity of a Stimulus Coded in the Conduction

question 139

Multiple Choice

How is the intensity of a stimulus coded in the conduction of an action potential?

• A)A larger voltage change occurs.
• B)By increasing the speed of the action potential.
• C)By the frequency of the action potentials.
• D)By changing the amount of sodium ions that enter the axon.

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