Peggy smells a very strong odour; Harry smells an odour that is barely detectable. Based on what is known about neural transmission, what should we predict about each of their action potentials?
A) They will be the same in both individuals due to the all-or-none principle.
B) They will travel a shorter distance in Peggy's system because the stimulus is more intense.
C) They will be weaker in Harry's system because the stimulus is less intense.
D) They will be distinguished by the amount of inhibition they exert on synapses.
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