The Relative Refractory Period of an Axon Coincides with the Period

question 93

Multiple Choice

The relative refractory period of an axon coincides with the period of

• A) activation and inactivation of voltage-dependent Na⁺ channels.
• B) Na⁺ permeability that is greater than that during the depolarization phase.
• C) increased K⁺ flux into the cell.
• D) increased K⁺ permeability of the cell.
• E) Increased Na⁺ flux through K⁺ channels.

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