Imagine you could increase the magnitude of a neuron's resting potential. Which of the following would be the most likely consequence of doing so?
A. The amount of neurotransmitters released would increase.
B. The amount of neurotransmitters released would decrease.
C. It would take more input to generate action potentials.
D. It would take less input to generate action potentials.
Answer: C
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