During the Relative Refractory Period of an Action Potential, a Larger

question 8

Multiple Choice

During the relative refractory period of an action potential, a larger than normal stimulus is needed to cause another action potential. This is due to the fact that ___________.

• A) the membrane is now impermeable to all ions
• B) the sodium potassium pump will stop working during relative refractory
• C) the voltage gated potassium ion channels remain open long enough to hyperpolarize the axon membrane
• D) the inactivation gates on voltage gated sodium ion channels are closed

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