Immediately After Firing, a Neuron Cannot Fire Again No Matter

question 107

Multiple Choice

Immediately after firing, a neuron cannot fire again no matter how strong the incoming messages may be. This period is called the ________ period.

• A) relative refractory
• B) primary refractory
• C) polarization
• D) absolute refractory

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Definitions:

Investment Center

A decentralized unit in which the manager has the responsibility and authority to make decisions that affect not only costs and revenues but also the fixed assets invested in the center.

Plant Assets

Physical resources that are owned and used by a business and are permanent or have a long life; long-term or relatively permanent tangible assets such as equipment, machinery, and buildings that are used in normal business operations.

Decentralization

The distribution of decision-making power away from a central authority, allowing for greater autonomy at lower levels of an organization.

Authority

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.