Your brain differentiates between a tap on your arm and a sharp slap on your arm by the
A)number of action potentials produced in response to the sensory input.
B) size of the action potentials produced in response to the sensory input.
C) kind of neurotransmitters released at the synapse of the sensory neuron.
D) number (2 or more different kinds) of neurotransmitters released at the synapse of the sensory neuron.

Question

Your brain differentiates between a tap on your arm and a sharp slap on your arm by the 
A)number of action potentials produced in response to the sensory input. 
B) size of the action potentials produced in response to the sensory input.​ 
C) kind of neurotransmitters released at the synapse of the sensory neuron.​ 
D) number (2 or more different kinds) of neurotransmitters released at the synapse of the sensory neuron.​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The brain distinguishes between different types of sensory input based on the number of action potentials produced in response to the input. A tap on the arm would produce fewer action potentials than a sharp slap, and the brain can differentiate between these based on the frequency and timing of the action potentials. The size of action potentials or type of neurotransmitters released are not the primary factors that allow for this differentiation.

Your Brain Differentiates Between a Tap on Your Arm and a Sharp