Explain the difference between graded respones and all-or none responses. What are some examples of each kind of response? and what is a refractory period?
2007-10-16 16:44:59 · 2 answers · asked by ½ÃÂù ± 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
all or none responses is when the neuron reaches -50 mv and decides to fire completely or not fire at all, and a refractory period is when the neuron has just fired and needs to collect ions to lower its charge back down so it can fire again.
2007-10-16 16:47:29 · answer #1 · answered by Johnny S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Graded responses are on a scale, like 1 being against something, 3 being neutral, and 5 being for something. All or nothing is a Yes or No answer. The same principle applies if you're asking about biological reactions. A refractory period is the amount of time an organ or cell is incapable of repeating a certain action.
2007-10-16 23:48:51 · answer #2 · answered by mrj171 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋