A Neuron's Initial,internal Response to an Incoming Signal Can Vary

question 33

Multiple Choice

A neuron's initial,internal response to an incoming signal can vary in size.The ultimate,external response of the cell,however,does not vary in size.If the signal is sent,it is always of the same magnitude.This effect is called the

• A)whole-firing potential.
• B)all-or-none law.
• C)uniform response law.
• D)threshold potential.

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