How Does an "Integrate-And-Fire" Neuron Work

question 14

Multiple Choice

How does an "integrate-and-fire" neuron work?

• A) Neurons will fire when they receive any type of information from the neuron before it
• B) The strength of the action potential fired is dependent upon the strength of the signal the neuron receives
• C) Graded voltage inputs are summed, and if a threshold point is crossed, the neuron will fire an all-or-none action potential
• D) The neuron will only fire if it receives information from all of the neurons it receives information from, or not at all

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