If Neuron X Is Repeatedly Stimulating Neuron Z with an Excitatory

question 131

Multiple Choice

If neuron X is repeatedly stimulating neuron Z with an excitatory neurotransmitter, then

• A)several simultaneous action potentials might be initiated on neuron Z
• B)the membrane potential on neuron Z would increase
• C)spatial summation would be occurring on neuron Z
• D)the postsynaptic neuron in this situation would have to reach threshold voltage
• E)none of the above would have to occur

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