The threshold of a neuron is the

A) total amount of neurotransmitter it takes to cause an action potential.
B) voltage that triggers activation of voltage-gated channels.
C) time between binding of the neurotransmitter and firing of an action potential.
D) voltage across the resting cell membrane.


Answer: B) voltage that triggers activation of voltage-gated channels.

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