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

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