Spatial Summation Is Characterized By

question 74

Multiple Choice

Spatial summation is characterized by:

• A) several presynaptic neurons releasing neurotransmitters simultaneously.
• B) several presynaptic neurons releasing neurotransmitters in a sequential pattern.
• C) several postsynaptic neurons receiving sequential inputs from several presynaptic neurons.
• D) a single presynaptic neuron firing multiple times in rapid succession.
• E) a single presynaptic neuron directly contacting several postsynaptic neurons.

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