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How much of a change in the membrane potential is necessary for the summation of postsynaptic potentials to result in an action potential being generated? A. +10 mV B. -15 mV C. +15 mV D. +30 mV

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How much of a change in the membrane potential is necessary for the summation of postsynaptic potentials to result in an action potential being generated?

A. +10 mV

B. -15 mV

C. +15 mV

D. +30 mV

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