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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