If a Postsynaptic Cell Is Stimulated to Threshold by Temporal

question 37

Multiple Choice

If a postsynaptic cell is stimulated to threshold by temporal summation this implies that_________ .

• A) the presynaptic neuron is sending frequent IPSP
• B) a presynaptic neuron is sending frequent EPSP
• C) the postsynaptic cell is sending frequent action potential
• D) the postsynaptic cell can be influenced by only one presynaptic cell

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