Which sensory distinction is not encoded by a difference in neuron identity?
A) white and red
B) red and green
C) loud and faint
D) salty and sweet

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Loudness (loud and faint sounds) is encoded by the rate of neuron firing, not by different types of neurons. Different neurons are responsible for detecting different colors (e.g., red and green) and tastes (e.g., salty and sweet).

Which Sensory Distinction Is Not Encoded by a Difference in Neuron