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What term is used for the magnitude of the stimulus required to initiate a nerve impulse?
  1. Minimal stimulus
  2. Maximum stimulus
  3. Minimal threshold stimulus
  4. Maximum threshold stimulus
Explanation
Answer: C - Minimal threshold stimulus is the magnitude of the stimulus required to initiate a nerve impulse. Stimulus refers to an environmental change that can be chemical, thermal, mechanical, or electrical. If a nerve fires, it fires as strongly as possible or it does not fire at all.
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