Temporal summation occurs when a single presynaptic neuron repeatedly releases neurotransmitter in rapid succession, causing the postsynaptic neuron to reach its threshold and fire an action potential.
- same presynaptic neurone - repeatedly releases neurotransmitter - in quick succession - exceeds threshold value - action potential generated
| Front | Describe temporal summation. |
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| Back | - same presynaptic neurone - repeatedly releases neurotransmitter in quick succession - exceeds threshold value - action potential generated |
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