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What is controlled by the magnitude of a receptor potential?
The magnitude of a receptor potential determines the strength of the stimulus detected by the sensory receptor. A larger receptor potential indicates a stronger stimulus, while a smaller receptor potential indicates a weaker stimulus. This information is then transmitted to the central nervous system for further processing and perception.
What is the Difference between a weak stimulus and intense stimulus?
The FREQUENCY of action potentials that are conducted into the central nervous system serves as the code for the strength of the stimulus. This frequency code is needed because the amplitude of action potentials is constatnt (all or none). Acting through changes in action potential frequency, tonic receptors thus provide information about the relative intensity of a stimulus.
What is the order of a visceral reflex?
The order of a visceral reflex involves sensory receptors detecting a stimulus, which then sends signals via afferent neurons to the central nervous system. The central nervous system processes the information and sends signals through efferent neurons to the effector organs, resulting in a response to the stimulus.
The idea that an emotion-arousing stimulus is simultaneously routed to the cortex and to the sympathetic nervous system is central to the?
Cannon-Bard theory
What is a somatic reflex and how does it occur through the CNS?
A somatic reflex is where the body responds to stimulus. The message from the stimulus is sent through the central nervous system via the spine, and from there it travels to the brain.
How do you determine you have a bad central nervous system?
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How is the intensity of a stimulus encoded as information transmitted to the central nervous system?
The intensity of a stimulus is encoded by the frequency of action potentials generated by sensory neurons. A stronger stimulus leads to a higher firing rate of these neurons, which sends more frequent signals to the central nervous system. Additionally, different neurons may have varying thresholds for activation, allowing the nervous system to discern between weak and strong stimuli based on which neurons are activated. This combination of frequency and recruitment of different sensory neurons helps the brain interpret the intensity of the stimulus.
What body systems work together to create a response to a stimulus?
The nervous system works with the endocrine system to create a response to a stimulus. The nervous system detects the stimulus and sends signals to the endocrine system, which releases hormones that help regulate the body's response to the stimulus. Together, these systems coordinate a response to the stimulus.
Local potentials that vary in magnitude according to the strength of the stimulus?
Graded potentials are local potentials that vary in magnitude according to the strength of the stimulus. They can either be depolarizing or hyperpolarizing and play a role in generating action potentials in neurons. Graded potentials are responsible for the integration of multiple signals in the nervous system.
When a stimulus is converted into a sensation the signal is then transmitted over a nervous system pathway to the?
When a stimulus is converted into a sensation, the signal is transmitted over a nervous system pathway to the central nervous system, specifically the spinal cord and then to the brain. The brain processes and interprets these signals, allowing us to perceive and respond to our environment. This complex pathway involves sensory neurons that relay information about the stimulus to the appropriate brain regions for further analysis and reaction.
Sensory neurons transmit signals to the?
Sensory neurons transmit signals to the central nervous system, specifically to the brain and spinal cord, where the signals are processed and interpreted. The central nervous system then generates a response to the sensory input, allowing the body to react appropriately to the stimulus.
What is a stimulus and how does it affect the nervous system?
A stimulus is a signal that triggers a response in the body. When a stimulus is detected by sensory receptors, it sends signals to the nervous system. The nervous system then processes this information and coordinates a response, which can involve actions such as movement, secretion of hormones, or changes in heart rate.
