The Difference Between a Weak Stimulus and an Intense Stimulus

question 39

Multiple Choice

The difference between a weak stimulus and an intense stimulus is

• A)the action potential is gradated and a weak stimulus causes a small change in polarity.
• B)weak stimuli only open sodium gates,and strong stimuli also open potassium gates.
• C)the axon fires at a greater frequency for an intense stimulus.
• D)a strong stimulus does not allow repolarization,but sends a constant flow of ions.
• E)an intense stimulus causes more sodium ions to diffuse into the cell.

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