Which of These Statements Does NOT Apply to the Absolute

question 384

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements does NOT apply to the absolute refractory period

• A)It refers to the period of time during which another action potential cannot be initiated in a patch of membrane that has just undergone an action potential, no matter how strong the stimulus.
• B)It corresponds to the time period during which the Na⁺ gates are first opened and then closed and inactivated.
• C)Immediately following it, the patch of nerve fibre membrane that has just undergone an action potential can be restimulated only by a stronger stimulus than is usually necessary.
• D)It occurs during the after hyperpolarization phase of the action potential.

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