A neuron's baseline firing rate
A)depends on the frequency of previous action potentials.
B)is a low spontaneous firing rate in the absence of stimulation.
C)requires a very weak stimulus.

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A neuron's baseline firing rate refers to its low spontaneous firing rate in the absence of stimulation. This is also sometimes referred to as the neuron's "resting potential." It does not depend on the frequency of previous action potentials or require a stimulus, let alone a weak one.

A Neuron's Baseline Firing Rate