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Irrespective of what the stimuli entails, the probability that the neuron will fire will be changed by its input.

For instance, if the sum of all the inputs at a given time produce local membrane hyperpolarization, then there will a reduced probability that the neuron will fire an action potential. And vice versa. In other words, the action potential frequency is the only outcome that is possible. However, the value of this frequency can be anywhere from 0-20 cycles per second for most neurons.

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