A supramaximal stimulus produces which of the following?

A) the maximum frequency of action potentials that is possible
B) an action potential that is slower than one produced by a maximal stimulus
C) a greater frequency of action potentials than a maximal stimulus
D) none of the above


Answer: A) the maximum frequency of action potentials that is possible

Anatomy & Physiology

You might also like to view...

Excess CSF is removed from the subarachnoid space by

A.  the median aperture. B.  microglia. C.  astrocytes. D.  arachnoid villi. E.  the choroid plexus.

Anatomy & Physiology

Which vein drains the posterior aspect of the ventricles of the heart?

A.   Great cardiac vein B.   Middle cardiac vein C.   Small cardiac vein D.   Circumflex vein

Anatomy & Physiology

The outer layer of the adrenal gland is called the ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Anatomy & Physiology

The pons and cerebellum arise from which secondary embryonic vesicle?

A. Metencephalon B. Myelencephalon C. Diencephalon D. Mesencephalon E. Telencephalon

Anatomy & Physiology