A Neuron Just Sent a Neural Impulse

question 182

Multiple Choice

A neuron just sent a neural impulse.It will be one to two milliseconds before another neural impulse can be generated.What do we call this brief time increment,when another neural impulse cannot occur

• A) resting potential 
• B) absolute refractory period 
• C) postsynaptic discharge 
• D) all-or-none period

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