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Briefly explain why Neuron A that receives similar types andstrengths of synaptic input to Neuron B, can have very differentaction potential shapes (i.e. waveforms) and action potentialfiring rate versus Neuron B. In your answer be sure to describe:(1) What aspects of the neuron’s composition determine this'intrinsic excitability', (2) Which of these aspects are the mostcommon components in these responses, and (3) Why a neuron mightfire more action potentials if it is forced to becomehyperpolarized before becoming depolarized.

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Each vesicle packet released from the presynaptic neuroncontains set of neurotransmitters which will bind to somereceptors on the postsynaptic cell If the neurotransmitter isexcitatory the influx of positive ions will depolarize bringcloser to zero the cell body If the neurotransmitter isinhibitory it will hyperpolarize the cell body However a singlevesicle of    See Answer
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