The rate of firing of the postsynaptic neuron depends on the amount of _____ input it receives from the presynaptic neuron.
A) excitation
B) inhibition
C) equalization
D) both excitation and inhibition

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The amount of excitation or inhibition input from the presynaptic neuron determines the rate of firing of the postsynaptic neuron. Therefore, both excitation and inhibition input affect the firing rate of the postsynaptic neuron.

The Rate of Firing of the Postsynaptic Neuron Depends on the Amount