Spatial summation refers to ____.
A) multiple weak stimulations that occur in rapid succession
B) a decrease in responsiveness after repeated stimulation
C) multiple weak stimulations that occur at the same time
D) an increase in the strength of action potentials after repeated stimulation

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Spatial summation refers to the summation of multiple weak stimuli that are received simultaneously or close together in space. This can result in the sufficient depolarization of a neuron to trigger an action potential. A is referring to temporal summation, B is referring to habituation, and D is referring to long-term potentiation.

Spatial Summation Refers to ____