Structural Organisation In Animals Question 473
Question: Threshold stimulus is
Options:
A) Stimulus of specific strength which can excite muscle or nerve fibre
B) Capacity of muscle to contract
C) Stimulus to indicate the contraction
D) None of the above
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
The stimulus applied to a nerve fibre or muscle must reach a certain minimum strength or threshold before it can initiate an action potential to travel along the nerve fibre or muscle.