The mechanism responsible for the size principle is that compared to large motor neurons,

A. small motor neurons have a small surface area and are easier to depolarize.
B. small motor neurons do not respond to IPSPs.
C. small motor neurons have a larger (more negative) membrane potential.
D. all of these answers are correct


Answer: A

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