The Fact That a Neuron Fires in an All or Nothing

question 96

Multiple Choice

The fact that a neuron fires in an all or nothing manner means that

• A)either all neurons in a particular brain area generate action potentials or none of them do.
• B)a neuron either fires a full action potential or fires none at all.
• C)neurons release all of their neurotransmitters with every firing, or they release none.
• D)all dendritic receptor sites are bounded by neurotransmitters, or none of them are.

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Definitions:

Scale Construction

The process of developing a measurement tool that quantitatively assesses a particular variable or set of variables.

Linear

A relationship or progression that is straight or sequential, often referring to models where the effect of one variable on another is constant.

Cultural Contexts

Pertains to the environmental and social factors that influence the values, behaviors, and perceptions of individuals or groups.

Factor Structure

The pattern and relationship of underlying factors identified through factor analysis that explains the variability among observed variables.