Which of These Statements Refers to the Period of Time

question 159

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements refers to the period of time following an action potential during which a membrane cannot be restimulated, no matter how strong the stimulus is

• A)the relative refractory period
• B)the period after the Na⁺ gates have opened and until they are restored to their "closed but capable of opening" conformation
• C)prevents the action potential from spreading back over the part of the membrane where the impulse has just passed
• D)the depolarization period

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