Which aspect of sensory transduction relates to the stimulus strength?
A)action potential frequency
B)action potential size
C)the neural pathway followed
D)receptive field size
E)the brain region stimulated

Question

Which aspect of sensory transduction relates to the stimulus strength? ​
A)action potential frequency
B)action potential size
C)the neural pathway followed
D)receptive field size
E)the brain region stimulated ​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The frequency of action potentials, or the rate at which neurons fire, is directly related to the strength of a stimulus. Stronger stimuli will cause more action potentials to be fired at a higher frequency, whereas weaker stimuli will result in fewer action potentials at a lower frequency.

Which Aspect of Sensory Transduction Relates to the Stimulus Strength