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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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What propey of the postsynaptic neuron would optimize the effectiveness of two closely spaced axodendritic synapses?
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The correct answer is  Space constant increases with increasing membrane resistance or decreasing cytoplasmic resistance.Cytoplasmic resistance decreases as the cross-sectional area increases.Ref: Guyton; 13th edition; Chapter 46 Organization of the Nervous System, Basic Functions of Synapses, and Neurotransmitters