The Minimum Length of Time Between Action Potentials Is Determined

question 183

Multiple Choice

The minimum length of time between action potentials is determined by

• A)transduction capacity.
• B)transduction incapacity.
• C)the absolute refractory period.
• D)the relative threshold period.

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