The Nervous System Codes for Variation in the Intensity of Incoming

question 45

Multiple Choice

The nervous system codes for variation in the intensity of incoming sensory stimuli by variations in the _______ of a neuron.

• A) repolarization rate
• B) resting membrane potential
• C) speed of conduction of action potentials
• D) total amplitude of the action potential
• E) firing rate

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