Professor Gallo tells his class that variations in the firing rate of motor neurons so that they meet the need for a certain amount of contraction is called
A) the motor neuron pool.
B) the rate code.
C) tetanus.
D) recruitment.

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The statement refers to the concept of rate coding, which is the way that the nervous system controls the strength and duration of muscle contractions by varying the firing rate of motor neurons. This allows for a more precise control of movement than simply activating or deactivating motor units. The other options are not directly related to this concept.

Professor Gallo Tells His Class That Variations in the Firing