Which of the Following Is an Example of Spatial Summation

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of spatial summation?

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

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