A neuron that engages in spatial summation acquires a mutation that causes dendrite overgrowth and promiscuous synapsing. What is the likely outcome?
A. Abnormally low frequency of action potentials
B. Summation will not occur
C. Action potentials with stronger depolarization
D. Abnormally high frequency of action potentials
Answer: D
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