Whether a neuron fires or not depends on _____
A)whether it is an excitatory neuron.
B)the sum of excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters it receives.
C)what type of neurotransmitter the neuron makes.
D)whether the neuron is myelinated or not.

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The same neuron may receive signals that are inhibitory and signals that are excitatory. Whether it will fire or not fire depends on whether there are more inhibitory, or more excitatory signals.

Whether a Neuron Fires or Not Depends on _____