The all-or-none principle states that:
A. only specific neurotransmitters will exert effects on some brain regions.
B. if a neuron is not used for a certain period of time, it will disintegrate.
C. an individual has a dense concentration of mirror neurons or none at all.
D. once the threshold has been crossed, an action potential either fires or it does not.
Answer: D
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