Which of the Following Is an Example of Spatial Summation

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of spatial summation?

• A) Two action potentials occur at the same time and sum.
• B) A neuron sends out information through collaterals to several target cells.
• C) Two stimuli from two sources produce graded potentials on the same neuron at the same time such that the two potentials sum.
• D) Two rapid stimuli from the same source produce graded potentials on the neurons that sum.
• E) An action potential occurs at the same time as a graded potential, and they sum.

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