When a Nerve Cell Is Firing Rapidly, It Can Inhibit

question 23

Multiple Choice

When a nerve cell is firing rapidly, it can inhibit signal transmission by neighboring cells. This phenomenon is known as:

• A)accommodation.
• B)lateral inhibition
• C)excitatory postsynaptic potential.
• D)adaptation.

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