What Is the Relationship Between the Refractory Period and the Propagation

question 23

Multiple Choice

What is the relationship between the refractory period and the propagation of action potentials?

• A) Refractory periods allow action potentials to propagate in two directions.
• B) Action potentials propagate in one direction because of refractory periods.
• C) The refractory period increases the speed of action potentials.
• D) Action potentials are restricted to nodes of Ranvier because of refractory periods.

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