The Wave of Absolute Refractoriness That Follows an Action Potential

question 13

Multiple Choice

The wave of absolute refractoriness that follows an action potential

• A) keeps the action potential from spreading actively back along an axon towards the cell body.
• B) increases the firing rate.
• C) increases the speed of axonal transmission.
• D) produces a second, negative action potential.
• E) produces saltatory conduction.

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