Reflex arcs · Physiology

Which factor increases the strength of a reflex response?

  1. Reduced stimulus intensity
  2. Fewer activated receptors
  3. Temporal summation
  4. Decreased synaptic transmission
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Correct answer: Temporal summation

Temporal summation increases the frequency of impulses reaching the CNS. This enhances reflex response strength.

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