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What is the primary difference between temporal summation and spatial summation?

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Temporal summation is the addition of stimuli that arrive in rapid succession. It occurs at a single synapse and is active repeatedly. Spatial summation occurs when simultaneous stimuli have a cumulative effect on the transmembrane potential. It involves multiple synapses that are active simultaneously.
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