An interneuron may receive multiple stimuli from the same sensory neuron over a very short period of time. The firing rate of the receiving neuron is proportional to the number of signals received from the sensory neuron over time. Of which of the following is this an example?
A)temporal summation
B)spatial summation
C)action potential
D)hyperpolarization

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This is an example of temporal summation, where the interneuron integrates multiple signals from the same sensory neuron over a short period of time, leading to an increased firing rate. Spatial summation involves integration of signals from multiple sensory neurons at the same time. Action potential is the electrical signal that travels down the axon of a neuron, while hyperpolarization is a change in the membrane potential of a neuron, making it more negative.

An Interneuron May Receive Multiple Stimuli from the Same Sensory