The Refractory Period of a Neuronal Plasma Membrane Is Important

question 70

Multiple Choice

The refractory period of a neuronal plasma membrane is important because it ____.

• A) establishes the resting potential
• B) initiates an action potential
• C) ensures that the threshold potential will be reached
• D) ensures that an impulse will travel in a one-way direction
• E) resets the threshold potential

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