Multiple Choice
The difference between a weak stimulus and an intense stimulus is
A) the action potential is gradated and a weak stimulus causes a small change in polarity.
B) weak stimuli only open sodium gates,and strong stimuli also open potassium gates.
C) the axon fires at a greater frequency for an intense stimulus.
D) a strong stimulus does not allow repolarization,but sends a constant flow of ions.
E) an intense stimulus causes more sodium ions to diffuse into the cell.
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