Functionally, Which Cellular Location Is the Neuron's "Decision-Making Site" as to Whether

question 47

Multiple Choice

Functionally, which cellular location is the neuron's "decision-making site" as to whether or not an action potential will be initiated?

• A) axonal membranes
• B) axon hillocks
• C) dendritic membranes
• D) mitochondrial membranes
• E) presynaptic membranes

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