Synaptic Divergence Can Be Achieved By

question 13

Multiple Choice

Synaptic divergence can be achieved by:

• A)multiple axons triggering a synaptic potential on one postsynaptic dendrite
• B)an excitatory synaptic potential canceling out an inhibitory potential
• C)a single axon triggering multiple postsynaptic potentials simultaneously in various dendritic terminals
• D)any mechanism that reduces the activity of a single axon

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