When Several IPSPs Arrive at the Axon Hillock Rapidly in Sequence

question 73

Multiple Choice

When several IPSPs arrive at the axon hillock rapidly in sequence from a single dendritic location, hyperpolarizing the postsynaptic cell more and more and thus preventing an action potential, this is an example of

• A) temporal summation.
• B) spatial summation.
• C) tetanus.
• D) the refractory state.
• E) an action potential with an abnormally high peak of depolarization.

Understand the long-term issues and comorbidities associated with ADHD.

Identify the prevalence rates of ADHD across different age groups.

Recognize prenatal and genetic risk factors for ADHD.

Comprehend the historical evolution and initial terminologies for ADHD.

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