Summation Flashcards

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What is summation?

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= rapid build up of neurotransmitters in the synpase, to help generate an action potential
= there are 2 types: spatial or summation
= needed as some action potenrials dont generate enough neurotransmitters, to release another action potential

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What is temporal summation?

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= one neuron releases nuerotransmitters repeatedlt after a short period of time, to add up to excesd threshold

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What is spatial summation?

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= many different nuerons, collective trigger a new action potential, by combinf the nueotransmitters they release to exxceed extract value

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