Summation of local potentials can lead to a(n) _______ at the axon hillock if the _______ is reached.
A) equilibrium potential; threshold
B) local potential; equilibrium potential
C) action potential; equilibrium potential
D) action potential; threshold

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Summation of local potentials can result in depolarization at the axon hillock. If the depolarization reaches the threshold level, an action potential is generated. The equilibrium potential refers to the balance of ions across the membrane and does not directly contribute to generating an action potential.

Summation of Local Potentials Can Lead to A(n) _______ at the Axon