Functionally, which cellular location is the neuron's "decision-making site" as

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geoffrey

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on: Oct 12, 2013

Functionally, which cellular location is the neuron's "decision-making site" as to whether or not an action potential will be initiated?
A) axonal membranes
B) axon hillocks
C) dendritic membranes
D) mitochondrial membranes
E) presynaptic membranes

j_sun

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Reply #1 on: Oct 15, 2013

I recall doing this last year, it's B, bye bye!

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Author Question: Functionally, which cellular location is the neuron's "decision-making site" as (Read 531 times)

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