The Likely Effect on a Neuron of Two Excitatory Signals

question 67

Multiple Choice

The likely effect on a neuron of two excitatory signals and twenty inhibitory signals is

• A) transmission of a nerve impulse.
• B) transmission of a nerve impulse releasing excitatory neurotransmitters at the next synapse.
• C) transmission of a nerve impulse releasing inhibitory neurotransmitters at the next synapse.
• D) prohibiting the axon from firing at all.
• E) confused integration.

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