Question

a neuron can receive thousands of epsps from different neurons, and responds by triggering or not triggering an action potential. this addition and response to the net effect of postsynaptic potentials is called___________. temporal summation neural summation spatial summation neuronal coding recruitment

Explanation:

• Temporal summation: Involves signals from the same neuron over time.
• Neural summation: A general term but not specific here.
• Spatial summation: Occurs when a neuron receives signals from different neurons (as in the question where it's from "different neurons").
• Neuronal coding: Relates to how neurons encode information, not summation.
• Recruitment: Usually refers to muscle fiber recruitment, not relevant here.

Answer:

C. spatial summation