At a central nervous system neuron that integrates the input from thousands of synapses onto its dendrites, what is the expected average number of quanta released at each synapse?

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The expected average number of quanta released at each synapse in a central nervous system neuron that integrates input from thousands of synapses is 1. This is because synaptic transmission at many CNS synapses is typically quantal, meaning that neurotransmitters are released in packets (quanta), and the release of just one quantum of neurotransmitter is often sufficient to contribute to the postsynaptic potential.

At a Central Nervous System Neuron That Integrates the Input