The strength of a stimulus is communicated through

A. the frequency of action potentials.
B. changes in the magnitude of the action potential.
C. the length of time action potentials are produced.
D. Both "the frequency of action potentials" and "the length of time action potentials are produced" are correct. 


Answer: D

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