You turn on the shower and check the water temperature with your hand.Your brain is able to monitor increasing temperature because the thermosensitive neurons in your skin
A)transmit action potentials to different brain regions as the water warms up.
B)transmit bigger action potentials to the brain as the water warms up.
C)gradually adapt to the stimulus.
D)transmit action potentials at a greater rate when the water warms up.
E)integrate temperature information.

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Thermosensitive neurons increase the frequency of action potentials as the temperature rises, allowing the brain to perceive the change in temperature.

You Turn on the Shower and Check the Water Temperature