A Neuron That Engages in Spatial Summation Acquires a Mutation

question 28

Multiple Choice

A neuron that engages in spatial summation acquires a mutation that causes dendrite overgrowth and promiscuous synapsing.What is the likely outcome?

• A)abnormally low frequency of action potentials
• B)summation will not occur
• C)abnormally high frequency of action potentials
• D)action potentials with stronger depolarization

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