Relative refractory period
An exceptionally strong stimulus can trigger a response by surpassing the threshold needed to activate sensory receptors or neural pathways. This heightened response can lead to more intense reactions, such as pain or heightened alertness, as the body prioritizes addressing the stimulus. In some cases, this can also result in reflexive actions that occur before conscious processing, emphasizing the body's rapid response mechanisms. Overall, strong stimuli can significantly influence behavior and physiological reactions.
It's just a way of saying that a neuron (or sensory cell) can either (only) respond or not respond (depending on the strength of the stimuli). Which is why your nervous system is said to be pulse modulated rather than amplitude modulated. OR A strong stimuli results in more pulses, not stronger pulses.
refractory period is the interval between action potential , the absolute refractory period is the period in which second action potential can not be initiated but in relative refractory period the second action potential can be initiated by the more strong stimulus.
No, the word strong is an adjective, a word to describe a noun, for example a strong odor, a strong rope, a strong will, etc.
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An exceptionally strong stimulus can trigger a response by surpassing the threshold needed to activate sensory receptors or neural pathways. This heightened response can lead to more intense reactions, such as pain or heightened alertness, as the body prioritizes addressing the stimulus. In some cases, this can also result in reflexive actions that occur before conscious processing, emphasizing the body's rapid response mechanisms. Overall, strong stimuli can significantly influence behavior and physiological reactions.
Stimulus-response bond theory proposes that learning occurs through the formation of associations between a stimulus and a response. This theory suggests that repeated pairings of a stimulus with a specific response result in the formation of a strong bond between the two, leading to the learned behavior. It is based on the principles of classical and operant conditioning.
Any stimulus below the neuron's threshold potential will not result in a response, as it is not strong enough to generate an action potential. Neurons require a minimum level of stimulus intensity to reach the threshold potential and fire an action potential.
The all-or-none principle in physiology states that once a nerve impulse reaches a certain threshold, a neuron will fire at its maximum potential. If the stimulus is strong enough to trigger an action potential, the response will occur at full strength. If the stimulus is below the threshold, no response will be triggered.
The taste stimulus that triggers the strongest response in taste buds varies among individuals, but generally, sweet and salty tastes tend to elicit strong responses due to their pleasurable and satisfying qualities.
The maths test was exceptionally difficult.The businessman did his job exceptionally well.
Stimulus habituation is a psychological process where an organism becomes less responsive to a repeated stimulus over time. Initially, the stimulus may evoke a strong response, but with continued exposure, the response diminishes as the organism learns to ignore it. This phenomenon is crucial for adapting to the environment, allowing individuals to focus on new and more relevant stimuli. It is a fundamental aspect of learning and memory in both humans and animals.
This isn't really a whole question but I'm guessing you're referring to classical conditioning. A good example of this is Pavlov's expeirment with dogs. He looked at how much they salivated when presented with food (the conditioned stimulus) and then paired the food with a ringing bell (neutral stimulus) and eventually the dogs started salivating at the sound of the bell even if there was no food.
Yes. ....Up to a point. There is a threshold the stimulus must surpass before creating a CAP (compound action potential). Anything below this threshold is called subthreshold. Once the stimulus is strong enough cause a CAP it is a stimulus threshold. At this point the CAP will continue to increase as the intensity of the stimulus increases (now termed suprathreshold) until a maximal stimulus causes a maximum response. Any stimulus stronger than the maximal stimulus is called a supramaximal and does not result in any larger a CAP than the maximum response caused by the maximal stimulus. source: http://www.unmc.edu/physiology/Mann/mann12.html
The minimum level of stimulation required to trigger a neural impulse is known as the "threshold." This threshold is the minimum amount of neurotransmitter release or electrical stimulation needed to generate an action potential in a neuron. Below this threshold, the neuron will not fire an action potential.
Sherrington's findings indicate that a strong stimulus activates a greater number of sensory neurons and generates a more robust signal that travels more quickly through the nervous system. This increased activation leads to a faster recruitment of motor neurons, resulting in a quicker reflex response. In contrast, a weak stimulus may not sufficiently activate the neural pathways or may generate a slower signal, leading to a delayed response. Thus, the intensity of the stimulus directly influences the speed of the reflex reaction.
Increasing the intensity or frequency of the stimulus can strengthen its effect. Additionally, increasing the novelty or relevance of the stimulus can also enhance its impact. Finally, pairing the stimulus with a reward or reinforcement can make it more powerful.