If a Neuron Is Consistently Receiving Multiple Inputs but Not

question 91

Multiple Choice

If a neuron is consistently receiving multiple inputs but not firing, it is likely the inputs are:

• A)a mixture of excitatory and inhibitory potentials
• B)not reaching the cell body
• C)arriving from different axons
• D)arriving at different dendrites

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