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jrubin

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on: Jun 19, 2018
The upper limit of a neuron's firing rate is estimated to be _____ impulses per second.
 
  A) 20
  B) 100
  C) 800
  D) 4400

Question 2

As stimulus intensity is increased, recording from a single neuron shows that _____.
 
  A) the amplitude of the action potential increases
  B) the amplitude of the action potential decreases
  C) the amplitude of the action potential may increase or decrease, depending on the stimulus
  D) the rate of firing of the nerve fiber increases


SAUXC

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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D


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