What Part of a Neuron Functions as the Integrating Center

question 8

Multiple Choice

What part of a neuron functions as the integrating center, where the membrane potential reflects the summed effect of all EPSPs and IPSPs?

• A) the nuclear membrane
• B) region of the cell body where dendrites converge
• C) the presynaptic terminals of the longest axon
• D) the axon hillock

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