In Neurophysiology, the Term "Summation" Refers to the Addition of

question 48

Multiple Choice

In neurophysiology, the term "summation" refers to the addition of

• A) action potentials at the node of Ranvier.
• B) postsynaptic potentials at the initial segment.
• C) excitatory neurotransmitter molecules at a receptor.
• D) resting membrane potentials in a particular area of the brain.
• E) presynaptic hyperpolarizations.

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