The difference between a weak stimulus and an intense stimulus is
A)the action potential is gradated and a weak stimulus causes a small change in polarity.
B)weak stimuli only open sodium gates,and strong stimuli also open potassium gates.
C)the axon fires at a greater frequency for an intense stimulus.
D)a strong stimulus does not allow repolarization,but sends a constant flow of ions.
E)an intense stimulus causes more sodium ions to diffuse into the cell.

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The frequency of action potentials increases with the intensity of the stimulus, allowing the nervous system to encode stimulus strength.

The Difference Between a Weak Stimulus and an Intense Stimulus