The all-or-none principle states that if the threshold is reached, the neuron fires at its maximum potential; otherwise, it does not fire at all.
If threshold is reached, the neuron fires at its maximum voltage; if the threshold is not reached, it does not fire
| Front | What is the all or none principle? |
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| Back | If threshold is reached, the neuron fires at its maximum voltage; if the threshold is not reached, it does not fire |
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