Biological Science (6th Edition)
Biological Science (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780321976499
Author: Scott Freeman, Kim Quillin, Lizabeth Allison, Michael Black, Emily Taylor, Greg Podgorski, Jeff Carmichael
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 43, Problem 6TYU
Summary Introduction

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The role of summation in the postsynaptic cells.

Introduction:

A threshold level of membrane potential must be achieved in order to fire an action potential. It is required for the propagation and regulation of the signals in the neuron.

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