Compare temporal summation with spatial summation

What will be an ideal response?


Temporal summation is the addition of a rapid succession of stimuli occurring at a single synapse. Spatial summation involves the addition of simultaneous stimuli applied at different locations; that is, it involves multiple synapses that are active all at the same time.

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Branching "ribs" of bone present in spongy bone are known as:

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What will be an ideal response?

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T cells that cause other cells to respond are referred to as ________________

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

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