Which of the following influences the rate at which a neuron fires?
A. the number of terminals of nearby interneurons
B. the number of postsynaptic receptors on this neuron
C. the number of autoreceptors on this neuron
D. the relative strength of excitatory and inhibitory inputs it receives
Answer: D
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