Which of the Following Might Cause a Neuron to Fire

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following might cause a neuron to fire?

• A) EPSPs triggered by activity at two synapses at the same time
• B) EPSPs triggered by activity at two nearby synapses
• C) Multiple EPSPs at the same synapse triggered in rapid succession
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

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