A neuron's baseline firing rate:
A) depends on the frequency of previous action potentials.
B) is a low spontaneous firing at fairly random intervals in the absence of any stimulus.
C) requires a very weak stimulus.
D) depends on the number of dendrites the cell possesses.

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A neuron's baseline firing rate refers to its low spontaneous firing rate at fairly random intervals when there is no specific stimulus present. This baseline activity is a fundamental property of neurons, allowing them to be ready to respond to stimuli. Choices A, C, and D do not accurately describe the baseline firing rate of neurons.

A Neuron's Baseline Firing Rate