Since all action potentials are identical, the intensity of a sensation depends on:

a. whether a myelinated or unmyelinated neuron has been stimulated.
b. the duration of the stimulation.
c. whether the neuron stimulated is a pre- or postsynaptic neuron.
d. the total number of neurons stimulated and the frequency of their discharge.
e. the presence of an EPSP or IPSP, which allows for a graded response


D

Biology & Microbiology

You might also like to view...

Gel electrophoresis can only be used to analyze DNA samples

a. True b. False

Biology & Microbiology

Why are there deserts at the junction of the Ferrel and Hadley cells? Be sure to refer to air movement, air temperature, and water vapor content in your answer.

What will be an ideal response?

Biology & Microbiology

If it takes 40 minutes to replicate the entire E. coli chromosome, how can the cell divide as quickly as every 20 minutes?

What will be an ideal response?

Biology & Microbiology

What process exerts the pull on water molecules that is relayed from leaf to root via cohesion?

What will be an ideal response?

Biology & Microbiology