The Period Following an Action Potential During Which a Neuron

question 5

Multiple Choice

The period following an action potential during which a neuron cannot be stimulated to generate another action potential is referred to as

• A)the refractory period.
• B)the threshold period.
• C)the resting period.
• D)the inactivation perioD.
• E)the critical period.

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