This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: After Debbie's car accident, as the doctor asked her if it hurt here or if it hurt when he pressed ... (Read 130 times)

penguins

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 903
on: Jun 22, 2018
After Debbie's car accident, as the doctor asked her if it hurt here or if it hurt when he pressed this hard.
 
  Debbie understood why she could tell the differences in amount of pressure the doctor used; her sensory neurons coded the different pressures via:
  A) Different magnitude action potentials
  B) Differences in threshold
  C) Different neurotransmitters
  D) Different rates of firing in neurons

Question 2

Which of the following explains a neuron's means of encoding various intensities of stimuli?
 
  A) Passive conduction
  B) Decremental conduction
  C) All-or-none law
  D) Rate law


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

aadams68

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 317
Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

D


penguins

  • Member
  • Posts: 903
Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Gracias!

nathang24

  • Member
  • Posts: 314
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Studies show that systolic blood pressure can be significantly lowered by taking statins. In fact, the higher the patient's baseline blood pressure, the greater the effect of statins on his or her blood pressure.

Did you know?

The toxic levels for lithium carbonate are close to the therapeutic levels. Signs of toxicity include fine hand tremor, polyuria, mild thirst, nausea, general discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness, muscular weakness, lack of coordination, ataxia, giddiness, tinnitus, and blurred vision.

Did you know?

The effects of organophosphate poisoning are referred to by using the abbreviations “SLUD” or “SLUDGE,” It stands for: salivation, lacrimation, urination, defecation, GI upset, and emesis.

Did you know?

Malaria mortality rates are falling. Increased malaria prevention and control measures have greatly improved these rates. Since 2000, malaria mortality rates have fallen globally by 60% among all age groups, and by 65% among children under age 5.

Did you know?

Women are two-thirds more likely than men to develop irritable bowel syndrome. This may be attributable to hormonal changes related to their menstrual cycles.

Cross-section of brain showing cerebrovascular accident. Cross-section of brain showing cerebrovascular accident.
Defibrillator. Defibrillators are devices that supply a voltage charge to the heart in the hope of r Defibrillator. Defibrillators are devices that supply a voltage charge to the heart in the hope of r
Auscultation. The stethoscope is pressed against the body wall to listen for sound waves associated Auscultation. The stethoscope is pressed against the body wall to listen for sound waves associated
Patient with a cerebrovascular accident. Patient with a cerebrovascular accident.
Sigmund Freud (1856–1939). Austrian doctor who founded the psychoanalytic school of psychology. ... Sigmund Freud (1856–1939). Austrian doctor who founded the psychoanalytic school of psychology. ...
diagram of question asked diagram of question asked
Video: Glucose Evaluation Procedure

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library