In order for the neuron to "fire," what does the soma need to receive?
A) A specific neurochemical "key" that unlocks the neuron's firing system.
B) Enough total electrical stimulation from the messages received by the dendrites.
C) An adequate amount of water so that the electrical signal can be generated.
D) An equal amount of excitatory and inhibitory messages so that the neuron will fire a "balanced" message.

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The soma needs to receive enough total electrical stimulation from the messages received by the dendrites in order for the neuron to fire. This is known as the "threshold of excitation." Once this threshold is reached, an action potential is generated and the neuron fires. The other options are not accurate in describing what the soma needs in order to fire a neuron.

In Order for the Neuron to "Fire," What Does the Soma