Which One of the Following Statements Most Accurately Describes a Neuron's

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Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements most accurately describes a neuron's threshold of excitation?

• A) A neuron responds when it is stimulated by some of its neighboring neurons, but not when it is stimulated by other neighbors.
• B) A neuron fires only when its electrical charge reaches a particular level.
• C) A neuron is receptive to stimulation from other neurons only at points where there are gaps in its myelin sheath.
• D) A neuron will fire at a maximum rate of no more than once every three seconds.

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