How is the intensity of a stimulus coded in the conduction of an action potential?
A)A larger voltage change occurs during an action potential from a larger stimulus.
B)The speed of the action potential increases after a larger stimulus.
C)Action potential frequency increases after a larger stimulus.
D)More sodium ions enter the axon after a larger stimulus.

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The intensity of a stimulus is coded by the frequency of action potentials that are generated. After a larger stimulus, the frequency of action potentials generated increases.

How Is the Intensity of a Stimulus Coded in the Conduction