Which of the statements below describe a situation in which the change in membrane potential above could cause the firing of an action potential? Select all that apply. ___If the potential is counteracted by an IPSP. ___If the potential is strong enough to bring the axon hillock to threshold. ___If the neuron is in the relative refractory period. ___If the potential is supplemented by a simultaneous (or near-simultaneous) EPSP.
Which of the statements below describe a situation in which the change in membrane potential above could cause the firing of an action potential? Select all that apply. ___If the potential is counteracted by an IPSP. ___If the potential is strong enough to bring the axon hillock to threshold. ___If the neuron is in the relative refractory period. ___If the potential is supplemented by a simultaneous (or near-simultaneous) EPSP.
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Which of the statements below describe a situation in which the change in membrane potential above could cause the firing of an action potential? Select all that apply.
___If the potential is counteracted by an IPSP.
___If the potential is strong enough to bring the axon hillock to threshold.
___If the neuron is in the relative refractory period.
___If the potential is supplemented by a simultaneous (or near-simultaneous) EPSP.
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