Question

10) The modality of a stimulus can be determined within the central nervous system by A) population coding. B) adequate stimulus for the sensory receptor cell. C) lateral inhibition. D) frequency coding.

Answer 1

Answer:

Adequate stimulus for the sensory receptor cell.

Explanation:

Modality of a stimulus refer to the part of a stimulus that is discerned or perceived after a stimulus.

It is also called sensory modality. Examples of modality of stimulus include, light, touch, taste, temperature, smell and pressure.

E.g A smell modality is perceived after odor stimulate a receptor cell.

Adequate stimulus for the sensory receptor cell determine modality of stimulus within the nervous system.