Local potentials are __________,meaning they vary in magnitude according to the strength of the stimulus.
A) stabile
B) graded
C) self propagating
D) excitatory
E) inhibitory

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Local potentials are graded, meaning that the magnitude of the potential varies according to the strength of the stimulus. This is what allows for discrimination between weak and strong stimuli. The other options are not accurate descriptions of local potentials.

Local Potentials Are __________,Meaning They Vary in Magnitude According to the Strength