An action potential that occurs in a dendritic branch after an action potential in a pyramidal cell is termed __________.

A. an axon potential
B. a dendritic spike
C. a population postsynaptic potential
D. the perforant potential


Answer: B

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A. Periods of high stress B. Adolescence or early adulthood C. Infancy or early childhood D. Major development transitions

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FIll in the blank with correct word.

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