Spatial summation occurs when multiple presynaptic neurons connect to a single postsynaptic neuron. The combined neurotransmitter release from these neurons builds up to a high enough level to trigger an action potential in the postsynaptic neuron.
La sumación espacial ocurre cuando varias neuronas presinápticas se conectan a una sola neurona postsináptica. La liberación de neurotransmisores de estas múltiples neuronas se acumula, alcanzando un nivel suficiente para desencadenar un potencial de acción en la neurona postsináptica.
| Front | Define spacial summation. |
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| Back | Spacial summation - occurs when a number of presynaptic neurones connect to one postsynaptic neurone
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