A presynaptic neuron is firing action potentials at a high frequency. It therefore is releasing bursts of neurotransmitter onto the postsynaptic cell in quick succession. This causes the postsynaptic cell to depolarize more than it would from a single EPSP. This is an example of A. temporal summation B. spatial summation C. hyperpolarization D. the absolute refractory period E. none of the above
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Classify the given items with the appropriate group. A single presynaptic neuron releases neurotransmitter Can generate an EPSP, IPSP, or both Multiple presynaptic neurons releasing neurotransmitter The same location of neuron is exposed to neurotransmitter in a very short period of time Various locations of receptive segment are exposed to neurotransmitter Spatial Summation Temporal Summation
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