The Period After an Initial Stimulus When a Neuron Is

question 36

Multiple Choice

The period after an initial stimulus when a neuron is not sensitive to another stimulus is the_________ .

• A) absolute refractory period
• B) resting period
• C) depolarization
• D) repolarization

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