A fisherman senses a fish on his line, and briefly tightens his hold on the pole as he reels the fish in. During this time, the mechanoreceptors in his hands:
A)demonstrate high firing rates.
B)demonstrate low firing rates.
C)have a firing rate of zero.

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When the fisherman senses a fish on his line, he briefly tightens his hold on the pole as he reels in the fish. During this time, the mechanoreceptors in his hands would demonstrate high firing rates as they detect the tension and movement in the line, giving the fisherman feedback on the fish's actions and movements.

A Fisherman Senses a Fish on His Line, and Briefly