A punch is painful, while a hug is not, because a punch produces _______ action potentials from each sensory neuron.
A) stronger
B) more frequent
C) faster-moving
D) fewer

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Sensory neurons transmit information based on the frequency of action potentials they produce. A punch would produce more frequent action potentials than a hug, which is why it feels more painful.

A Punch Is Painful, While a Hug Is Not, Because