Temporal summation occurs when a single presynaptic neuron repeatedly releases neurotransmitters over a short period. This builds up in the synapse until it is sufficient to trigger an action potential in the postsynaptic neuron.
La sumación temporal ocurre cuando una sola neurona presináptica libera repetidamente neurotransmisores en un corto período. Esta acumulación en la sinapsis puede ser suficiente para desencadenar un potencial de acción en la neurona postsináptica.
| Front | Define temporal summation. |
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| Back | Temporal summation - when a single presynaptic neurone releases neurotransmitter as a result of an AP firing several times over short period
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