What does the central nervous system use to determine the strength of a stimulus?
A) type of stimulus receptor
B) frequency of action potentials
C) origin of the stimulus
D) size of action potentials

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The central nervous system determines the strength of a stimulus by the frequency of action potentials. The greater the frequency of action potentials, the stronger the stimulus is perceived to be.

What Does the Central Nervous System Use to Determine the Strength