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According to the study at Penn State, which statement is true?


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Above-Threshold

Pertaining to a stimulus strength that is sufficient enough to be detected or to produce a response.

Depolarizing Current

An electrical current that reduces the membrane potential of a neuron, making it more likely to fire an action potential.

Action Potential

is a rapid change in the electrical potential of the membrane of a nerve or muscle cell, allowing for the transmission of signals.

Synaptic Vesicles

Small sacs in a synapse that release neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft to transmit signals between neurons.

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