Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the stimulation of nerve fiber?
A)Nerve fiber stimulation with electrical stimulation is uncomfortable.
B)Smaller diameter fibers require lower levels of stimulation to elicit a response.
C)Larger diameter fibers require higher levers of stimulation to elicit a response.
D)Larger diameter fibers require lower levels of stimulation to elicit a response.

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Larger diameter nerve fibers have a lower threshold for stimulation, meaning they require less energy to be activated compared to smaller diameter fibers. This is due to their lower resistance to the flow of ions across the membrane.

Which of the Following Statements Is Most Accurate Regarding the Stimulation