Since neurons algebraically summate IPSPs and EPSPs to "decide" whether to fire,neurons have been referred to as:
A)Summators
B)Integrators
C)Information processors
D)Data analysis cells

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Neurons are referred to as integrators because they summate both inhibitory and excitatory inputs, and only fire an action potential if the overall input reaches a threshold level. This process is called synaptic integration and allows neurons to process and integrate information from multiple sources. Therefore, option B, integrators, is the best choice.

Since Neurons Algebraically Summate IPSPs and EPSPs to "Decide" Whether