Imagine a Neuron That Has Several Hundred Axonal Knobs Impinging

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Essay

Imagine a neuron that has several hundred axonal knobs impinging on it. The majority of these axonal knobs are shown to be "firing." However, the neuron in question does not transmit an impulse. Give a valid explanation of why this could occur.

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