Peggy smells a very strong odor; Harry smells an odor that is barely detectable. Based on what is known about neural transmission, you could predict that the action potentials will
a. travel more quickly in Peggy's system because the stimulus is more intense.
b. be weaker in Harry's system because the stimulus is less intense.
c. travel a shorter distance in Peggy's system because the stimulus is more intense.
d. be the same in both individuals due to the all-or-none principle.
D
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d. all of the options are correct
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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.