A sensory neuron detecting an intense stimulus will generate action potentials of greater strength as compared to a sensory neuron detecting a weak stimulus.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

All action potentials are the same strength. Signal strength is coded by varying action potential frequency. 

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