The term "fire" when referring to neural transmission indicates that a neuron __________.
A) has become less positive in charge
B) has received, in its dendrites, appropriate inputs from other neurons
C) is unable to transmit information to another neuron
D) has become more negative in charge

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When a neuron "fires," it means that it has received enough appropriate inputs from other neurons (via its dendrites) to create an action potential and transmit information down its axon. This does not necessarily involve a change in charge, but rather a threshold of input being met.

The Term "Fire" When Referring to Neural Transmission Indicates That