A neuron will fire when the ions inside the cell body are:
a. in the resting potential.
b. shifted to a threshold greater than the resting potential.
c. shifted to a threshold less than the resting potential.
d. in the refractory period.
Answer: B
Rationale: Each neuron has a specific threshold that must be reached before it will fire.
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