The Term "Fire" When Referring to Neural Transmission Indicates That

question 371

Multiple Choice

The term "fire" when referring to neural transmission indicates that a neuron __________.

• A) has become less positive in charge
• B) has received, in its dendrites, appropriate inputs from other neurons
• C) is unable to transmit information to another neuron
• D) has become more negative in charge

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