Edgar Adrian studied the relationship between nerve firing and sensory experience by measuring how the firing of a neuron from a receptor in the skin changed as he applied more pressure to the skin. He found that
A. the shape and height of the action potential increased as he increased the pressure.
B. the shape and height of the action potential decreased as he increased the pressure.
C. the rate of nerve firing increased as he increased the pressure.
D. the rate of nerve firing decreased as he increased the pressure.
Answer: C
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