Asked by Tyler Michael on May 12, 2024
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A neuron is receiving a stimulus which gets stronger and stronger. The result is
A) amplitude of the action potential increases.
B) duration of the action potential increases.
C) frequency of occurrence of action potentials increases.
D) resonance of action potentials increases.
E) height of the action potentials increases.
Stimulus Strength
The magnitude or intensity of a stimulus that influences the degree of response of a biological system.
Action Potential
A temporary reversal of an electrically polarized state in a nerve fiber that travels down the fiber to transmit a nerve impulse.
Frequency
The number of occurrences of a repeating event per unit of time, often used in the context of waves or vibrations.
- Understand how the strength and frequency of stimuli affect the generation of action potentials and the communication of information within the nervous system.
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Johnson Liu LiangMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The frequency of occurrence of action potentials increases with stronger stimuli. The amplitude and height of action potentials are all-or-none responses and do not change with stimulus strength. The duration and resonance of action potentials also do not typically change with stimulus strength.
Learning Objectives
- Understand how the strength and frequency of stimuli affect the generation of action potentials and the communication of information within the nervous system.