Which statement is MOST important in understanding how the brain functions?
a. Each neuron continually receives thousands of competing inputs.
b. Neurotransmitters cannot be given directly as drugs.
c. Neurotransmitters cannot function in a similar manner.
d. No two impulses can be transmitted simultaneously.
A
The most important understanding of how the brain functions is that each neuron continually receives thousands of competing inputs. Some inputs are excitatory; others are inhibitory. When the input is excitatory, it responds with an action potential. On the other hand, when the input is inhibitory, there is no response.
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