How Is the Intensity of a Stimulus Coded in the Conduction

question 86

Multiple Choice

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

• A)A larger voltage change occurs during an action potential from a larger stimulus.
• B)The speed of the action potential increases after a larger stimulus.
• C)Action potential frequency increases after a larger stimulus.
• D)More sodium ions enter the axon after a larger stimulus.

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