Which Statement MOST Closely Describes the Firing of a Single

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Multiple Choice

Which statement MOST closely describes the firing of a single neuron?

• A)Smoke triggers the alarm on a smoke detector.
• B)Grip pressure on the hose handle modifies the pressure of the water stream.
• C)Greater tension on a rubber band causes a paper ball to be launched with greater velocity.
• D)Cell phone reception quality depends on how close you are to a cell phone tower.

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Trait Researchers

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