How do I determine the minimum size of stimulus that would be required to reach the threshold potential for this motor neuron?
Strength of stimulus is 5 mV and mass is 0g
Strength of stimulus is 10 mV and mass is 22
The minimum size of stimulus required to reach the threshold potential for a motor neuron depends on various factors such as the specific characteristics of the neuron and the environment in which it is located.
One way to determine the minimum size of stimulus required is through experimentation. By gradually increasing the strength of the stimulus and observing the response of the motor neuron, you can identify the smallest stimulus that is able to elicit a response that reaches the threshold potential.
In the given scenarios, it is difficult to determine the minimum size of stimulus without more information about the characteristics of the motor neuron and the specific experimental setup. However, based on the information provided, it seems that the strength of the stimulus is directly related to the mass of the object being stimulated. A higher mass might require a stronger stimulus to reach the threshold potential compared to a lower mass.
To accurately determine the minimum size of stimulus required, you may need to conduct experiments with varying stimulus strengths and observe the response of the motor neuron.