The Stimulus Threshold of the Neuron Refers to The

question 65

Multiple Choice

The stimulus threshold of the neuron refers to the:

• A) minimum level of stimulation required to activate a particular neuron.
• B) 3-to-1 ratio of positive-to-negative ions required for one neuron to transmit information to the next neuron.
• C) positive electrical charge on the neuron's interior just prior to neuron activation.
• D) minimum level of stimulation required to inhibit a neuron from firing.

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