Neurons Will Not Fire Unless the Incoming Messages Combine to Reach

question 136

Multiple Choice

Neurons will not fire unless the incoming messages combine to reach a certain strength called the

• A)threshold.
• B)minimum.
• C)membrane.
• D)potential.

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