A Neuron Generated Postsynaptic Potentials from Several Neurons, All of Which

Multiple Choice

A neuron generated postsynaptic potentials from several neurons, all of which are below threshold from the start. What must occur for an action potential to be generated?

A) The potentials must be equally divided between EPSPs and IPSPs.
B) The summation of the potentials must be at or above threshold.
C) The potentials must all arrive at different times.
D) The potentials must all travel great distances.