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How is the intensity of a stimulus encoded during information transmittal to the central nervous system?
A) The neurotransmitter released from an afferent neuron differs based on the intensity of the stimulus.
B) The frequency of action potentials transmitted to the central nervous system is greater for a stronger stimulus.
C) Different afferent neurons transmit information about stimuli of varying intensities.
D) The amplitude of action potentials transmitted to the central nervous system is greater for a stronger stimulus.
E) Different second-order neurons transmit information about stimuli of varying intensities.
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Principles of Human Physiology


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