Temporal Summation Refers to the Fact That

question 5

Multiple Choice

Temporal summation refers to the fact that:

• A)Excitatory postsynaptic potentials (EPSPs)generated by synapses on different dendrites will add linearly.
• B)EPSPs generated by synapses on the same dendrite will add linearly.
• C)Two EPSPs generated at slightly different times will produce a larger overall response.
• D)Two EPSPs generated at the same time will shunt each other.

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The process by which individuals interpret and organize sensation to produce a meaningful experience of the world.

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The act of explaining the meaning of something, particularly in the context of translating languages, understanding texts, or analyzing art.

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The process by which our sensory receptors and nervous system receive and represent stimulus energies from our environment.

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The ability to see; the sense that allows organisms to detect light and perceive the colors, shapes, and depths of their surroundings.