Action potential is initiated at the axon hillock/initial segment of neuron because:
Correct Answer: Threshold for excitation is lowest
Description: Because the initial segment of the axon has the highest density of voltage sensitive Na+ channels and therefore the lowest threshold for generating an action potential.
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