How Does the Central Nervous System Recognize How Important a Particular

Question

How does the central nervous system recognize how important a particular stimulus is?
A)by the frequency at which the action potentials are created by the stimulus
B)by the overall strength of the action potential produced by the stimulus
C)by the number of neurotransmitters that reach the brain through the circulatory system
D)by the amount of hormone that the stimulus releases from endocrine glands

Accepted Answer

The central nervous system recognizes how important a particular stimulus is by the frequency at which the action potentials are created by the stimulus. The higher the frequency of action potentials, the more important the stimulus is perceived to be.