The Brain and Spinal Cord Interpret the Frequency of Action

Question

The brain and spinal cord interpret the frequency of action potentials they receive as
A) stimulus importance.
B) a reflex.
C) divergence.
D) convergence.
E) stimulus intensity.

Accepted Answer

The frequency of action potentials is interpreted by the brain and spinal cord as the intensity of a stimulus, with higher frequencies indicating stronger stimuli.