The summing up of excitatory and inhibitory signals received by a neuron is called

A. summation.
B. transmission.
C. potentiation.
D. integration.


Answer: D

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Using the figure above, identify the labeled part.



1. Label A: ______________________________
2. Label B: ______________________________
3. Label C: ______________________________
4. Label D: ______________________________
5. Label E: ______________________________
6. Label F: ______________________________
7. Label G: ______________________________
8. Label H: ______________________________
9. Label I: ______________________________

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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