The nervous system codes for variation in the intensity of incoming sensory stimuli by variations in the _______ of a neuron

a. repolarization rate
b. resting membrane potential
c. speed of conduction of action potentials
d. total amplitude of the action potential
e. firing rate

Answer: e. firing rate

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