You put one finger in hot water and another finger in warm water. The warmth rec

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You put one finger in hot water and another finger in warm water. The warmth receptors respond and action potentials are propagated along the sensory neurons.

What is the difference between the the action potentials in the neuron responding to the hot water compared to the warm water?

Question 8 options:

A)

With hot water there is an increased amplitude of the action potentials.

B)

With hot water there is an increased frequency of the action potentials.

C)

With hot water there is an increased relative refractory period of the action potentials.

D)

With hot water there is an increased hyperpolarization of the action potentials.

A)

With hot water there is an increased amplitude of the action potentials.

B)

With hot water there is an increased frequency of the action potentials.

C)

With hot water there is an increased relative refractory period of the action potentials.

D)

With hot water there is an increased hyperpolarization of the action potentials.

Explanation / Answer

The answer is: B. With hot water there is an increased frequency of the action potentials.

Hot water being a strong stimulus will generate action potential more frequently than warm water stimulus.

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