Because all action potentials are alike, how does the brain separate situations that require immediate attention from ordinary "positional" reports?

What will be an ideal response


The importance of a stimulus is derived from the number of stimuli received from the same source. The frequency of impulse transmission indicates the stimulus intensity and the brain responds appropriately.

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