« previous next »

Author Question: The upper limit of a neuron's firing rate is estimated to be _____ impulses per second. A) 20 ... (Read 85 times)

jrubin

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 552
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

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 318
Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Multiple experimental evidences have confirmed that at the molecular level, cancer is caused by lesions in cellular DNA.

Did you know?

The training of an anesthesiologist typically requires four years of college, 4 years of medical school, 1 year of internship, and 3 years of residency.

Did you know?

In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.

Did you know?

It is believed that humans initially contracted crabs from gorillas about 3 million years ago from either sleeping in gorilla nests or eating the apes.

Did you know?

Street names for barbiturates include reds, red devils, yellow jackets, blue heavens, Christmas trees, and rainbows. They are commonly referred to as downers.

Organisms exhibit a diversity of behaviours, which include (clockwise from upper left), foraging and Organisms exhibit a diversity of behaviours, which include (clockwise from upper left), foraging and
Lungs: RUL = Right Upper Lobe, RML = Right Middle Lobe, RLL = Right Lower Lobe, LUL = Left Upper Lob Lungs: RUL = Right Upper Lobe, RML = Right Middle Lobe, RLL = Right Lower Lobe, LUL = Left Upper Lob
Sagittal section of upper respiratory system illustrating the internal anatomy of the nasal cavity, Sagittal section of upper respiratory system illustrating the internal anatomy of the nasal cavity,
The upper intake manifold, often called a plenum, attaches to the lower intake manifold. The upper intake manifold, often called a plenum, attaches to the lower intake manifold.
The excitatory and inhibitory signals that directly influence the activity of a motor neuron. The excitatory and inhibitory signals that directly influence the activity of a motor neuron.
How to find the limit of a function using delta and epsilon How to find the limit of a function using delta and epsilon
Video: Lipid digestion - mouth, stomach and small intestine

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library