A weak, subthreshold stimulus will result in _______

A) a small depolarization at the receiving end of the interneuron
B) an action potential at the receiving end of the neuron
C) release of neurotransmitter at the axon terminal of the sensory neuron
D) a small depolarization at the receiving end of the neuron


Answer: D) a small depolarization at the receiving end of the neuron

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