Which One of the Following Statements Most Accurately Describes a Neuron's

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements most accurately describes a neuron's threshold of excitation?

• A) A neuron responds when it is stimulated by some of its neighboring neurons, but not when it is stimulated by other neighbors.
• B) A neuron fires only when its electrical charge reaches a particular level.
• C) A neuron is receptive to stimulation from other neurons only at points where there are gaps in its myelin sheath.
• D) A neuron will fire at a maximum rate of no more than once every three seconds.

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Definitions:

Modulation

The process of varying a signal's properties, such as its amplitude, frequency, or phase, commonly used in telecommunications.

Transduction

The process by which external signals are converted into cellular responses, crucial in various biological systems including sensory perception.

Transmission

The process of transferring something from one place, person, or thing to another, often used in the context of diseases, mechanical power, or information.

Pathologic Condition

Any condition that is marked by signs and symptoms of disease or a deviation from normal health.