Neurons will not fire unless the incoming messages combine to reach a certain strength called the

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Neurons will not fire unless the incoming messages combine to reach a certain strength called the

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Neurons require a certain amount of stimulation in order to fire an action potential. This threshold is reached when the incoming messages combine to reach a certain strength, which triggers the neuron to fire. The other options (B) minimum, (C) membrane, and (D) potential are not accurate descriptions of this process.

Neurons Will Not Fire Unless the Incoming Messages Combine to Reach