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When punched in the arm, the speed of a neuron's neural impulse (action potential) will _________ ; however, the neuron's rate of firing per second becomes ________ to indicate the sensation of pain.
Group of answer choices

stay the same; faster

decrease; faster

increase; faster

increase; slower


Sagot :

Answer: stay the same; faster

Explanation: The action potential of the neuron will stay the same speed because it’s always sending signals at 270 mph; however, when the neuron wants to send a signal to your brain, such as pain, the neurons rate of firing per second becomes faster to indicate that sensation.